Marco Island, Collier County

CRAZY FLAMINGO

1035 N COLLIER BLVD #313, Marco Island, FL 34145

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Dec 8, 2025
City
Marco Island
County
Collier
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24235342

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the can opener blade Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24235341

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a metal bowl inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator removed the metal bowl Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24235338

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are handleless plastic ramekins inside multiple containers of dried herbs. operator removed the ramekins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24235343

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24235337

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the shelving on the door of the tallest reach in freezer in the storage area.

31B-04-4

Detail 24235339

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.

23-03-4

Detail 24235340

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23862575

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the can opener blade.

53B-14-5

Detail 23862572

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Hector, James and Edy have expired.

14-01-5

Detail 23862577

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are scoops without handles in multiple containers of dry spices.

13-03-4

Detail 23862579

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are multiple employees without hair restraints. Employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23862573

Basic - Food stored on floor. There is a container of tomato sauce stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen.

10-08-5

Detail 23862576

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There is a ice scoop with the handle in contact with the ice at the bar.

10-17-4

Detail 23862578

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. There are multiple knives that are being held in a slot between that range and the oven. Operator removed the knives. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23862574

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are multiple sets of tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 23392847

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.

16-62-1

Detail 23392846

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23392849

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles at the bar. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23392845

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the glass top freezer on the cook line. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23392848

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. Repeat Violation

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 22969289

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. There is a bottle of tylenol stored with dry spices and hot sauces in the back prep area. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 22969287

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken is stored over raw oysters. Operator moved the poultry to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22969288

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

53B-02-5

Detail 22969286

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There is no proof of training for Julie Helmic.

41-17-4

Detail 22969290

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the back prep area and on the chemical storage shelves.

22-20-5

Detail 22969291

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chutes of both ice machines.

14-01-5

Detail 22969292

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk-in cooler there are plastic ramekins inside containers of peppers, chicken base and chopped garlic.

13-03-4

Detail 22969285

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22969284

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the chest freezer in the kitchen.

10-12-5

Detail 22969283

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.the ice scoops for both ice machines are stored on top of a cardboard box.

23-03-4

Detail 22969293

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood and hood filters. Repeat Violation

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 22506960

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. There is a bottle of tylenol stored with dry spices. Operator removed the tylenol. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22506958

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food deon the can opener blade.

02A-01-4

Detail 22506959

Intermediate - 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. Provided the operator with a consumer advisory for raw oysters, operator placed the advisory at the entrance to the gar. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22506957

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-18-4

Detail 22171527

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator added water to the sanitizer solution. Quaternary sanitizer in triple sink 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22171524

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the smaller ice machine.

53B-13-5

Detail 22171523

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There is no proof of food safety training for Jose in the kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 22171525

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink on top of the white chest freezer next to the walk-in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 22171528

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the glass top chest freezer by the walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22171526

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoops are on top of a roll of plastic trash bags on top of the ice machine. operator moved the ice scoops to the dish pit. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22171529

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a pair of tongs hanging from the oven door handle.

23-03-4

Detail 22171530

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.there is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters. Repeat Violation

Mar 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21840315

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk-in cooler by the dish pit raw shrimp is stored over un-toasted garlic bread.

14-01-5

Detail 21840312

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of marinated peppers in the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21840313

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the glass top chest freezer across from the grill.

10-12-5

Detail 21840314

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. The ice scoops are stored on top of the ice machine.

10-20-4

Detail 21840311

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs to the triple sink. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21840316

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease and debris on the hood filters.

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 21705953

Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided the operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21705952

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup on the blade of the can opener.

31A-11-4

Detail 21705954

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There is calamari thawing in the hand washing sink by the deep fryer.

31B-02-4

Detail 21705951

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the bar. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21705948

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided the operator copies of the employee reporting agreement in English and Spanish. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21705947

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles at the bar and in the chemical storage area between the walk-in freezer and the upright freezers.

08B-47-4

Detail 21705949

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. There are cases of food in the walk-in freezer not stored six inches from the floor.

51-13-4

Detail 21705950

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided the operator with a copy of a choking poster. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 21342304

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Outside walk-in cooler grocery bags with peppers and carrots

41-10-4

Detail 21342309

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back prep area near back door adjacent to restrooms Windex stored above canned foods Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21342308

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated debris

51-11-4

Detail 21342303

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near outside walk-in beer cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21342306

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system has accumulated grease and debris

25-05-4

Detail 21342305

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use to go boxes on ground outside. Repeat violation from 8-24-2022

02D-01-5

Detail 21342307

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back prep area near back door adjacent to restrooms unlabeled panko bread crumbs and flour

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21302687

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the outside walk-in cooler raw beef is stored on top of Swiss cheese. Operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21302685

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink. This is a repeat violation from 4/14/2022. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21302682

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk-in cooler a container of chicken base has a plastic ramekin inside of it.

36-03-4

Detail 21302686

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. There is missing cove molding in the back of the kitchen by the bag in box storage.

08B-38-4

Detail 21302684

Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple items stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. This is a repeat violation from 4/14/2022. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21302683

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In paper storage to go boxes and drink cup lids are stored on the floor.

Apr 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 21012343

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink at the bar being used as a dump sink , straws in the sink.

16-37-1

Detail 21012341

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kits for the restaurant.

53B-02-5

Detail 21012342

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the bartender was hired more then 60 days ago and has not been trained as food safety employee.

31B-03-4

Detail 21012338

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink at the bar. Operator supplied the soap. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21012339

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash can in the ladies room.

08B-38-4

Detail 21012337

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw Mahi on the floor in the walk in cooler. This is a repeat violation from 03/10/22. Discussed with operator keeping food off the floor. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21012340

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the bar hand wash sink. Operator supplied and posted the sign. Corrected On-Site

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20921998

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the crushed ice machine.

41-17-4

Detail 20921997

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles on the chemical shelf.

08B-38-4

Detail 20921993

Basic - Food stored on floor. There are sases of fish stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer .

14-69-4

Detail 20921996

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the chest freezer on the end of the cooks line.

10-20-4

Detail 20921999

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs from the oven door handle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20921994

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.

25-05-4

Detail 20921995

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. There are cases of to go containers stored on the floor in the paper room.

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 20629522

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a buildup of grease on hood filters over grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-29: Time Extended

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 20469160

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food safety manager for the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20469162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen and dish washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 20469161

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed a buildup of grease and food debris on the floor around the cook line and around the walk-in cooler door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20469159

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a buildup of grease on hood filters over grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-30: Time Extended

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

35A-05-4

Detail 20462725

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live cockroach on the wall behind the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20462719

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance inside large ice machine and on the ice chute of the small ice machine by the outside walk-in coolers. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20462724

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food safety manager for the establishment. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20462722

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20462728

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin in a container of hot sauce on the cook line. Operator removed the plastic ramekin. This is a repeat violation from 5/6/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20462720

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen and dish washing area. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20462723

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook with no hair restraint preparing food. Cok put on a hat. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20462726

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed a buildup of grease and food debris on the floor around the cook line and around the walk-in cooler door. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20462718

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of french fries stored on the floor of the outside walk-in freezer. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20462727

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over three compartment sink not shielded. This is a repeat violation from 5/6/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20462717

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a buildup of grease on hood filters over grill. Warning

08B-61-5

Detail 20462721

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Observed the roof over the large ice machine by the outside walk-in coolers damaged and the ice machine exposed to possible environmental contamination. Warning