LAKE WORTH, Palm Beach County

FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

2405 10 AVE N, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 5, 2026
City
LAKE WORTH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

05-06-4

Detail 24419989

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer in roasted chicken in walk in cooler reads 80F, actual temperature 43F. Operator discarded. Provided new calibrated thermometer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 24419990

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon laying in blue cheese crumbles in cook line flip top. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24419991

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil containers white wine container not labeled on cook prep line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 24357919

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Dented can of olives stored in dry storage area. See stop sale.

05-06-4

Detail 24357920

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer in half roast chicken in dry storage reads 190F, actual temperature 145F. Probe thermometer in baked potato at walk in cooler reads 90F, actual temperature 40F. Reviewed thermometer calibration requirements with operator.

29-49-6

Detail 24357918

Basic - Standing water in bottom of fryer prep reach-in-cooler.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 23945332

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At rear of kitchen, no vacuum breaker where hose is attached.

13-04-4

Detail 23945333

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. At kitchen, employee on cook line preparing food without proper beard guard.

13-03-4

Detail 23945334

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on food prep area with no hair restraint.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 23493675

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment ( garbage can) and then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands on prep area. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 23493674

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food ( handling raw tilapia with gloves ) to handling clean lade with butter with out washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23493676

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo cooler ,Salsa 51F cold holding, key lime pie 58F cold holding , butter 46F cold holding Flip top cooler#2Cheese (52F cold holding ) Cooked ribs 46F cold holding . Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Per operator products stored approximately 3 hours. Operator iced down Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23493673

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler #2 Marinated raw chicken at 1:54pm (48F cooling) since 11am at 2:21pm (49F cooling), At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Flip top cooler #1 Cooked broccoli at 1:37pm (48F cooling ) since 2 hours at 2:20pm (48F cooling) at this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Operator iced down products Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

36-36-4

Detail 23493672

Basic - All Ceiling tile missing above prep area. Advised operator to protect preparation area from debris possibly falling down Warning

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 23145464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Same Time Extended

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23140151

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Baked potatoes 46-48 f cooling overnight, rice 44-45 cooling overnight, 1/2 cooked chicken 45-46 f cooling overnight all three not handled today in any manner ( not portioned or prepared today. Leftover cooling) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23140144

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Baked potatoes 46-48 f cooling overnight, rice 44-45 cooling overnight, 1/2 cooked chicken 45-46 f cooling overnight all three not handled today in any manner ( not portioned or prepared today. Leftover cooling) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-04-5

Detail 23140147

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. 1/2 chicken on time plan. 2 leftover 1/2 chickens cooling over night in walk in cooler.stop sale issued for not cooling to 41 f within 6 hours. Explained can not use both time and temperature. Once on time at the end of the time must be discarded even if the temperature is good.on plan marked that they discard after 2 hours. Both 1/2 cooked chickens were not discarded at the end of 4 hours.

01B-38-5

Detail 23140148

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. sour cream 45 f ambient cooling overnight based on the label.( not handled today. Not prepared or portioned today )

03D-06-5

Detail 23140152

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. sour cream 45 f ambient cooling overnight based on the label.( not handled today. Not prepared or portioned today )

03D-15-4

Detail 23140145

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chopped lettuce 45-47 f as per employee cut 2 hours ago. Second temperature 45-47 fafter 20 minutes. In beer walk in cooler. At this rate of cooling it will not reach 41 within 4 hours from cutting. Manager put lettuce in ice water in three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 23140146

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen prep area.

08B-49-4

Detail 23140150

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several Personal beverage containers stored with and above food in beer walk in cooler. Explained and manager properly stored. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23140149

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23140143

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler on cook line.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 22695491

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Baked potatoes 44-45 f as per manager cooling overnight . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 22695480

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Clam chowder prepared on 03/04 at 2:30 pm based on the label. Discard date marked 03/11 EOD. Today's date is 03/05.explained this will be 8 days. Day of the preparation is counted as day 1. Manager will contact higher management to correct the date marking process.

01B-02-5

Detail 22695488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Baked potatoes 44-45 f as per manager cooling overnight

03B-01-6

Detail 22695482

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 110-120-124 f on cook line hot holding. Advised to reheat to 165 f then hot hold at 135 f or hotter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22695487

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. Emailed one.

03D-15-4

Detail 22695484

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked ribs 95 f as per manager cooling 1 hour 15 minutes . Second temperature of ribs 89 f in walk in cooler on speed rack,after 20 minutes. At this rate of cooling it will not reach 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours. Explained and kitchen manager moved ribs directly across from the fan in walk in cooler.

12B-12-5

Detail 22695483

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Female cook drinking from greeen plastic cup without lid by walk in cooler door. Explained.

40-06-5

Detail 22695485

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs hanging on clean dishes storage rack. Manager moved backpacks to office. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22695492

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-69-4

Detail 22695489

Basic - Ice buildup in French fry walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22695486

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink at expo line. Explained.

08B-39-4

Detail 22695490

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Female employee cutting broccoli.Broccoli not washed before cutting. Explained

14-33-4

Detail 22695481

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

06-01-5

Detail 22695479

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing in standing water in three compartment sink, ribs temperature 31 f. Explained.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22186997

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple items on cook line and expo line Butter 53F cold Holding, salsa 49F cold Holding raw fish 46F cold Holding , cheese 51F cold Holding raw chicken 46F cold Holding , tuna salad 47F cold Holding Per operator all products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down products Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Sour cream 42, butter 45 at expo line on ice. As per manager less than 2 hours. Not prepared or portioned today as per manager. Pico 51 on top 40 in the bottom ( over stocked ) at expo line.coleslaw 51 top section 39 at the bottom on ice at expo line as per manager both prepared this morning 11 am. Coleslaw in walk in cooler cooled properly based on temperatures taken today. As per manager both less than 1 hour in this cooler Admin Complaint

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Basic: 1Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 22182471

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed expo server touching bake potatoes ready to be served to customers on expo window with no gloves. Educated operator on proper handling of ready to eat food, Employee washed hands and wear gloves Corrected On-Site Warning

22-43-4

Detail 22182472

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.at 0 ppm at the bar. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22182476

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with chopped garlic stored on same container with raw clams and a container with raw chicken stored above cooked potatoes inside fryer station flip top cooler, top and bottom not protected by solid separation. Operator stored products properly Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22182474

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler and a deep container on pantry station with chopped romaine at 2:19pm( 48°F cooling) since 8:30am . Per operator product cooling for over 4 hours. Product did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22182478

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple items on cook line and expo line Butter 53°F cold Holding, salsa 49°F cold Holding raw fish 46°F cold Holding , cheese 51°F cold Holding raw chicken 46°F cold Holding , tuna salad 47°F cold Holding Per operator all products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down products Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 22182475

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed a deep covered container inside walk-in cooler and a deep container on pantry station with chopped romaine at 2:19pm( 48°F cooling) since 8:30am . Per operator product cooling for over 4 hours. Product did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. See stop sale Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22182473

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed overstocked Cooked chicken 112°F hot Holding inside steam table and cooked chicken wings 102°F hot Holding , Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved products to fryer for reheating, rechecked 187°F reheating Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22182470

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitation tablets stored next to dry spices above prep table were portioned burgers were made Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 22182477

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to200 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21187115

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of Carmel dented in seam. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21187110

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Garlic butter not time marked. Chef states product out at 11 am. Chef time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-12-5

Detail 21187112

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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. Hand wash sink in service station relocated. Oven added in rear prep area near mop sink. Ice machine moved to rear prep area near prep sink. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21187116

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in breading container in storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21187109

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in rear prep area. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21187114

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at rear prep area by ice machine. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21187111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor mats soiled at cook line in front of stove. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21187113

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Large Gap between walls in rear prep area. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21187117

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 21330823

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing knife in hand sink.

14-11-5

Detail 21330822

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to sauté station in poor repair.

36-22-4

Detail 21330824

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In rear area by ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21330818

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris-back dry storage room

36-11-4

Detail 21330819

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In rear prep area by ice machine. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21330820

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water at sauté station 94F.

35B-03-4

Detail 21330821

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Gap at Rear door.

Jul 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 21168345

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen prep area. Fly did not land on anything.

35A-05-4

Detail 21168348

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches under bar countertop located in dining room.

10-07-4

Detail 21168347

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in 115F water at front serving station in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21168346

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior to freezers in oven room unclean.

21-12-4

Detail 21168344

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on shelf at prep area of kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Oct 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 20607577

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair. Garage bags are being used to cover the whole over your prep tablet. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20607576

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in salad station. Repeat Violation

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-07-4

Detail 20328724

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink in reach in cooler over ribs. Cook moved drink to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20328725

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water on grill was 121°F. Cook turn grill higher to raise temperature of water with utensils. Corrective Action Taken