HOMESTEAD, Monroe County

FLAMINGO LODGE AND RESTAURANT

1 FLAMINGO LODGE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 33034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Feb 12, 2026
City
HOMESTEAD
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 24367742

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing smoothies. No handwash. Coached employee.

01B-13-4

Detail 24367743

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 18 bag of fully thawed Mahi in ROP at vegetables reach in cooler.

22-31-4

Detail 24367746

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener rusted.

06-09-1

Detail 24367747

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 18 bag of fully thawed Mahi in ROP at vegetables reach in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 24367744

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven at cook line soiled with food debris.

29-03-4

Detail 24367745

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from pipe onto floor at handwash sink near ice machine in the kitchen.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 24098482

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached with no breaker at mop sink.

22-31-4

Detail 24098483

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.

36-34-5

Detail 24098485

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dust accumulation in kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 24098484

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 23611244

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed gloves to removed his cell phone from above preparation table and then failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

01B-13-4

Detail 23611245

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 24 units of packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.

06-09-1

Detail 23611249

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 24 units of packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.

40-06-5

Detail 23611246

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed his cell phone. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23611243

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at the cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 23611247

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23611248

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

21-12-4

Detail 23611242

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Repeat Violation

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 23007024

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-69-4

Detail 23007022

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23007026

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 23007023

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leaking under the hand wash sink by the oven.

21-12-4

Detail 23007025

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22777441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pork (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler by the grill. As per employee food was stored less than 2 hrs ago. Food was placed inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22777443

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator put can opener to wash. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22777440

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards located at preparation reach in cooler are no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 22777445

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed ear bud stored above preparation table. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22777442

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

21-38-4

Detail 22777444

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at the front counter. Employee removed it and stored it at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Dec 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-12-5

Detail 22535972

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at both unisex bathrooms.