FLIGHT WEST

Name: FLIGHT WEST
Address: 5894 SUNSET DR, SOUTH MIAMI, FL, 33143, US
Rating: 68.1

5894 SUNSET DR, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

License #2337185

68.1 Grade F / 100

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FLIGHT WEST in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 2 critical, 7 major, 9 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 21, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 7 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed across cook line between both coolers.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor at cook line.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at dish rack.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 bags of octopus in ROP bags with garlic and herbs. In sous vide machine.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided advisory and operator printed on site and posted in lobby.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
[03G-50-1] Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 4 bags of octopus in ROP bags with garlic and herbs In sous vide machine.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed both Tartares on menu not marked.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door on cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
[01C-10-4] Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster and mussels in upstairs walk in cooler missing tag with product. Chef grabbed tags and placed with product.
[03G-04-5] Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 4 bags of octopus in ROP bags with garlic and herbs. In sous vide machine.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at all hand sinks.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed upstairs "office area" renovated with new bar, hand sink and ice machine with reach in cooler.

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