Homestead, Miami-Dade County

FLAGLER RESTAURANT

399 S HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead, FL 33030

FoodSeating
Latest violations
24
5 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Homestead
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
9

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 24

22-52-4

Detail 24409281

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at cook line with ppm of 200+. Inspector had operator add more water to dilute solution. Corrective Action Taken

22-49-4

Detail 24409296

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm for sink and surface sanitizer. Operator and inspector changed sanitizer to chlorine and primed multiple times, final reading 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

01B-07-4

Detail 24409290

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on ice from interior of ice machine. Operator began dumping ice. Corrective Action Taken

10-05-5

Detail 24409298

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water. Observed at cook line. Operator dumped water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24409285

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: Sausages (95F - Hot Holding). As per chef, less than 30 minutes. Chef placed sausages on flat top to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24409283

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves above hand sink in kitchen area where dry food is stored. Observed shelves in waiter station where single service coffee items and jelly are.

31A-11-4

Detail 24409302

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen; hand sink with egg cartons stored inside. Observed at cook line hand sink, cup stored inside. Operator removed all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 24409282

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth for all employees; Melicane, Daisy, Lizbet, Cleaveland, Rachel, Kris, Elaine, Patsy and Roland.

27-16-4

Detail 24409293

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area next to triple sink.

23-24-4

Detail 24409300

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled.

36-32-5

Detail 24409279

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in dining area.

14-11-5

Detail 24409295

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked container of home fries in reach in freezer on cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 24409291

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back of kitchen next to mop sink. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24409297

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in upstairs storage closet.

08B-38-4

Detail 24409289

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in upstairs storage closet; soda syrup. Observed at back of kitchen stairwell; oil on floor.

14-69-4

Detail 24409292

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and multiple reach in freezers.

51-18-6

Detail 24409286

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.

23-03-4

Detail 24409299

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24409301

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers and freezers.

24-18-4

Detail 24409287

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at ware wash area.

25-05-4

Detail 24409284

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic containers on floor in upstairs storage room.

25-17-4

Detail 24409280

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed on shelves in upstairs storage.

08B-12-5

Detail 24409294

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer on cook line; multiple containers of food with no cover.

02D-01-5

Detail 24409288

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed jar of sugar with no label at waiter station.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

05-08-4

Detail 24130598

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 24130602

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

05-11-4

Detail 24130603

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24130601

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24130599

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24130600

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 24108172

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishmachine at 0ppm. Advised employee to sanitize all dishes in the three compartment sink.Employee called technician during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed burst pipe in establishment, water not running through to DM. Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 24108163

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 cup stored handwashing sink located in the lobby coffee station. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 24108171

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 24108169

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24108167

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at ice machine at mop sink room. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

05-11-4

Detail 24108168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24108173

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located at the reach in cooler soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vents ceiling vents located at the cook line soiled with dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

24-06-4

Detail 24108161

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelves with rust near walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24108165

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24108166

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24108162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24108164

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover vents at reach in cooler located at the cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24108170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice cream reach in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 24008612

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishmachine at 0ppm. Advised employee to sanitize all dishes in the three compartment sink.Employee called technician during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24008616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored in cook like at 93F. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded butter. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24008605

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 cup stored handwashing sink located in the lobby coffee station. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24008611

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24008613

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24008609

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at ice machine at mop sink room. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-11-4

Detail 24008604

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24008608

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located at the reach in cooler soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vents ceiling vents located at the cook line soiled with dust. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 24008617

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelves with rust near walk in cooler. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24008606

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24008615

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24008614

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24008618

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover vents at reach in cooler located at the cook line soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24008607

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice cream reach in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24008610

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung mop. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

27-19-4

Detail 23696986

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hot water line at the hand wash sink located by the 3 compartment sink

14-11-5

Detail 23696985

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.

35B-01-4

Detail 23696987

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23696989

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in cooler at front line and also observed at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23696988

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the cook line.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-27-4

Detail 23450598

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee did not removed gloves neither wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Employee was coached to wash hands after cracking eggs.

35B-01-4

Detail 23450597

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-69-4

Detail 23450599

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at the front line. And also at the walk in freezer.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-42-4

Detail 22748845

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe chlorine was 0 ppm. Employee fixed it.chlorine solution was 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 22748847

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine solution was 0ppm. Employee fixed it.chlorine solution was 100 ppm. Employee fixed it.chlorine solution was 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22748843

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (97 F - Hot Holding)inside a container on top of the grill. As per employee for less than 1 hour employee reheated them to 167 ° F. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22748842

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. We were not able to open the door because ice was buildup around the door.

23-03-4

Detail 22748846

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 22748848

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheesecake and fruit pulp not covered inside the reach in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 22748844

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 22374259

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook answered his phone and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing his hand. Employee was coached to wash his hand.

08A-08-5

Detail 22374258

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed pre cooked sausage stored on the same container with raw chicken. Operator removed the sausage. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22374260

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pasteurized liquid eggs in the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 22374257

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a Food storage container broken in the storage shelf. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22374261

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified. Operator labeled the sugar. Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

35B-01-4

Detail 22013112

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-08-4

Detail 22013114

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and wall junctures broken next to exit door.

36-11-4

Detail 22013115

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the deep grout throughout the kitchen area and ware washing area.

33-23-4

Detail 22013117

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

31B-04-4

Detail 22013116

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at front counter.

36-02-5

Detail 22013113

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation around drains.