Flaming Grill & Buffet
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Flaming Grill & Buffet has 19 inspections in the public record. Flaming Grill & Buffet was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited 12 times.
Restaurants in Hyde Park average 84, so Flaming Grill & Buffet trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice droppings on storage shelving inside kitchen area clean sanitize and provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No Fish proveer letter for parasite destruction process provide. Buffing solution for sushi expired replace.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory posted at the sushi self service line provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sinks inside the kitchen area using napkins provide paper towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on the condiment squeeze bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking equipment inbetween backsplash cooking line to remove visible.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Some foods inside the walk in coolers are uncovered provide covers.
590.003/3-302.11-C
52
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent activity behind the sushi bar during today's re inspection. Clean and sanitize to remove evidence of rodent activity. Remove refrigeration unit from the wall to clean and sanitize floors behind and underneath the unit. PIC was able to provide an extermination report and the report stated activity and 1 catch. Recommend more frequent inspections until the report is free and clear of activity and catches. Please send over the pest report to the email provided.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired 10/23/25. PIC stated they are scheduled to come out on 10/30. Provide updated sticker on all hoods.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent activity behind the sushi bar during today's re inspection. Clean and sanitize to remove evidence of rodent activity. Remove refrigeration unit from the wall to clean and sanitize floors behind and underneath the unit. PIC was able to provide an extermination report and the report stated activity and 1 catch. Recommend more frequent inspections until the report is free and clear of activity and catches. Please send over the pest report to the email provided.
590.006/6-501.111-C
90
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Took temperatures of the sushi on the sushi bar and sushi was 54F. PIC had staff remove all sushi and place back inside the refrigeration unit. Sushi re temped at 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed meat being stored on the topshelf and pizzas and other food items on the shelf underneath. Remove and store on proper shelf. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an empty sanitizer bottle next to the dishmachine. PIC tested and confirmed no sanitizer. PIC was able to replace the empty bottle we can the dishmachine a few times. Tested the sanitizer- 100ppm. Observed a substance ontop of the dishmachine. Photo taken. There might be a leak in the connector. Contact company to ensure the connection is working properly. The machine did not alert that the sanitizer was out. Ensure staff is making sure that there is always sanitizer going through the machine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings under the dishmachine on the bottom shelving in the kitchen and on the kitchen floor. Clean to remove mice droppings. PIC was able to provide pest report from 9/30. No mice activity is noted on this report. Today's inspection was due to a complaint # 101006333902 for cockroaches. Report states they recommend a roach clean out of the entire kitchen and back room. Contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Recommended more frequent visits. Please provide a clean report with no activity/catches no cockroach activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed both ice machine with mold- like substance inside and a sticky substance on the door. Clean and sanitize to remove mold-like substance inside and outside. Observed soil on the outside of the flip top next to the fryolators and aroud the base of the the soda machine where the ice is stored. Clean to remove soil on the kitchen equipment and soda area. Observed mice dropping on the shelving in the kichen under the prep table. Clean and sanitize to remove mice droppings Observed soil on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove soil. Observed tape on the wall along the dishmachine. Remove tape. Observed heavy grease build up inside the bottom doors on all fryolators. Clean to remove the grease.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the back door needs to be repaired or replaced to ensure no daylight is coming through. This will help with the rodent activity.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leafs and debris around the trash and grease container area. Clean to remove leaves and debris. Observed a missing door on the side of the dumpster and the lids were not closed. Ensure dumpter are closed. Contact company to provide a door for the side or replace the dumpster. Observed heavy grease build up on top of the grease container. Clean to remove grease.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: No activity observed during today's re inspection. PIC was not able to provide an extermination report. He stated the exterminator would be out tomorrow. Please send over the pest report to the email provided. If the reports states activity/catches for rodents or roaches more frequent pest inspections are recommended. The report needs to be free of all rodent/roache activity.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and frost build up inside the walk in freezer. Clean floors to remove debris and ice build up. Observed the kichen floor the mechanical room and boiler room need a deep cleaning. The kichen floor has some broken tiles and needs to be regrouted this will help with the stagnant water.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired 10/23/25. PIC stated they are scheduled to come out on 10/30. Provide updated sticker on all hoods.
590.006/6-501.14-C
41
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an empty sanitizer bottle next to the dishmachine. PIC tested and confirmed no sanitizer. PIC was able to replace the empty bottle we can the dishmachine a few times. Tested the sanitizer- 100ppm. Observed a substance ontop of the dishmachine. Photo taken. There might be a leak in the connector. Contact company to ensure the connection is working properly. The machine did not alert that the sanitizer was out. Ensure staff is making sure that there is always sanitizer going through the machine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Took temperatures of the sushi on the sushi bar and sushi was 54F. PIC had staff remove all sushi and place back inside the refrigeration unit. Sushi re temped at 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed meat being stored on the topshelf and pizzas and other food items on the shelf underneath. Remove and store on proper shelf. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed both ice machine with mold- like substance inside and a sticky substance on the door. Clean and sanitize to remove mold-like substance inside and outside. Observed soil on the outside of the flip top next to the fryolators and aroud the base of the the soda machine where the ice is stored. Clean to remove soil on the kitchen equipment and soda area. Observed mice dropping on the shelving in the kichen under the prep table. Clean and sanitize to remove mice droppings Observed soil on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove soil. Observed tape on the wall along the dishmachine. Remove tape. Observed heavy grease build up inside the bottom doors on all fryolators. Clean to remove the grease.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings under the dishmachine on the bottom shelving in the kitchen and on the kitchen floor. Clean to remove mice droppings. PIC was able to provide pest report from 9/30. No mice activity is noted on this report. Today's inspection was due to a complaint # 101006333902 for cockroaches. Report states they recommend a roach clean out of the entire kitchen and back room. Contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Recommended more frequent visits. Please provide a clean report with no activity/catches no cockroach activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired 10/23/25. PIC stated they are scheduled to come out on 10/30. Provide updated sticker on all hoods.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the back door needs to be repaired or replaced to ensure no daylight is coming through. This will help with the rodent activity.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leafs and debris around the trash and grease container area. Clean to remove leaves and debris. Observed a missing door on the side of the dumpster and the lids were not closed. Ensure dumpter are closed. Contact company to provide a door for the side or replace the dumpster. Observed heavy grease build up on top of the grease container. Clean to remove grease.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and frost build up inside the walk in freezer. Clean floors to remove debris and ice build up. Observed the kichen floor the mechanical room and boiler room need a deep cleaning. The kichen floor has some broken tiles and needs to be regrouted this will help with the stagnant water.
590.006/6-201.11-C
43
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer going through the line. PIC used sanitizer strips and agreed there was no sanitizer going through the line. PIC called Ecolab to come out and prime the line. Spoke to PIC and recommended that he and the dishwasher (staff) learn how to prime or reset the machine. Ensure staff is using the sanitizer strips to test the machine. Discontinue using the machine and use the 3 bay sink. 3 bay sink- 100ppm
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Took temperatures of food items located on the buffet. Ensure staff is cutting the fruit into smaller pieces and then putting it into the walk in refrigeration unit before placing the food items on the buffet. PIC removed all items that were out of temp. Also ensure staff is taking temperatures of food items throughout the day. Melon- 55F Canteloupe- 55F Clam Casino- 55F Egg- 55F Took temperatures of Sushi- Spicy Tuna- 67F Tuna- 64F PIC removed sushi and discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on top of the dishwasher machine and on the floor in the wait station. Clean to remove rodent droppings. PIC provided IPM report. It states they come out monthly. Recommend more frequent inspections. Provide a detailed IPM report at the re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the hood vents filters and light shields. All hood stickers expire July 23rd. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debris and grease build up under the wok stove. Clean floors to remove grease and debris. Observed debris on the floors inside the walk in refrigeration units. Clean floors to remove debris and food items.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grease ontop and on the grounds around the grease container. Clean the outside of the grease container and the ground to remove all heavy grease build up. This will help with the rodent activity.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk contaniers not properly labeled. Provide labels
590.003/3-302.12-C
55
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Temped a few items on the sushi bar. They temped at 66F. PIC was able to remove the food items placed them back into the refrigeration unit to bring the temperature down to 41F or below before placing back on the cold holding station. Ensure that staff is taking temperatures of all sushi items before placing on the cold holding sushi station. All cold holding is 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine to the left when you walk in the front door. Remove ice and clean and sanitize ice machine.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: When they ran the dishmachine the test kits were test low. Dishmachine was out of detergent. PIC was able to provide a new bottle. Dishmachine- 50ppm. Ensure that dishmachine does not run out detergent and staff is using the test strips to ensure proper readings.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple open cans being stored inside the refrigeration units. Provide food grade containers with lids to store food items. Discontinue using the original cans to store foods.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil on the floor in the walk in freezer unit. Clean to remove soil on the floor. Observed flooring in the walk in freezer unit that needs repair. Repair flooring.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple light shields in the kitchen with debris inside of them. Clean all light shields to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed day light coming through the back door that leads out to the trash area. Provide proper door sweep to ensure no daylight is coming through the bottom of the door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 90 days after 10/23/24. Contact licensed hood company to update hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
55
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-203.14-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking under the prep sink in the prep area. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
May 10, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored inside the walk in refrigeration unit on the topself. Corrected on site. Observed pineapple being stored next to raw chicken and shrimp on the line. - Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items on the buffet station at temperatures below 135F. Everything was removed and re heated to 165F or above. Spicy chicken- 106F- Removed on site Stuffed mushrooms- 104F Prime Rib Beef - 122F Baked Salmon- 108F Sauteed Clams- 108F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Foods on the buffet - Hard boiled egg- 53F Shrimp- 51F Mussels- 52F Melon- 55F Canteloupe- 55F. All foods were removed and placed into a refrigeration unit- 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide update Ph logs. Ph of rice must be tested after each batch is made. Provide training on following approved methods to test suhi rice
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives being stored on the counter. Properly store and clean knives. Corrected on site. Observed mold like substance inside the interior of both ice machines. Clean to remove mold like substance. Observed heavy grease inside the interior of the fryolater. Clean to remove grease.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored inside a food grade containers that were not labeled. Properly label to identify product.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed both ice scoops being stored inside the ice machine units. Ensure that ice scoops are being stored with the handle up not laying down on the ice.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored in open number 10 can containers. Provide proper food grade containers. Observed food being stored with out propers lids- Provide proper food protection.
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking under the prep sink in the prep area. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
37
May 8, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored inside the walk in refrigeration unit on the topself. Corrected on site. Observed pineapple being stored next to raw chicken and shrimp on the line. - Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Foods on the buffet - Hard boiled egg- 53F Shrimp- 51F Mussels- 52F Melon- 55F Canteloupe- 55F. All foods were removed and placed into a refrigeration unit- 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items on the buffet station at temperatures below 135F. Everything was removed and re heated to 165F or above. Spicy chicken- 106F- Removed on site Stuffed mushrooms- 104F Prime Rib Beef - 122F Baked Salmon- 108F Sauteed Clams- 108F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waist. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide update Ph logs. Ph of rice must be tested after each batch is made. Provide training on following approved methods to test suhi rice
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives being stored on the counter. Properly store and clean knives. Corrected on site. Observed mold like substance inside the interior of both ice machines. Clean to remove mold like substance. Observed heavy grease inside the interior of the fryolater. Clean to remove grease.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergen certification for person in charge expired provide current certification.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Records creation & retention (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide current parasite destruction letter from sushi fish proveer.
590.003/3-402.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored inside a food grade containers that were not labeled. Properly label to identify product.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed both ice scoops being stored inside the ice machine units. Ensure that ice scoops are being stored with the handle up not laying down on the ice.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored in open number 10 can containers. Provide proper food grade containers. Observed food being stored with out propers lids- Provide proper food protection.
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking under the prep sink in the prep area. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease collector exterior soiled clean.
590.005/5-501.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet not flushing inside womens restroom repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired at dishmachine hood system service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Replace cracked tiles and regrout some areas of kitchen floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
23
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items on the buffet table out of temperature. Ensure that all hot foods are held at 135F or above. Ham- 107F Prime rib-119F Salmon- 115F- PIC - Removed and corrected onsite. 02/29/24-Ham-127F Meat-117F Shrimp-121F Salmon-130F- PIC Removed all four items and replaced with all food items above 135F. Ensure that staff is taking temperatures of the food on the buffet table.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: The last buffet table on the right hand side is not hot holding the foods to 135F or higher. Repair unit to make sure that the hot food items are being held at the proper temperature of 135F or higher
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: 02/29/24- Provide a new dumpster lid. Remove broken lid and replace. PIC stated he contacted waste management.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: 02/29/24- No handwash signage in the bathroom located in the kitchen. Provide signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
70
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored inside the walk in refrigeration unit on the topshelf. Remove and store on proper shelving. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items on the buffet table out of temperature. Ensure that all hot foods are held at 135F or above. Ham- 107F Prime rib-119F Salmon- 115F- PIC - Removed and corrected onsite. 02/29/24-Ham-127F Meat-117F Shrimp-121F Salmon-130F- PIC Removed all four items and replaced with all food items above 135F. Ensure that staff is taking temperatures of the food on the buffet table.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna Sushi at 51F. PIC removed. Corrected onsite. Ensure that all cold holding temperatures are 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Toliet in the womens room is not working. Contact a licensed plumber. No drain plug at the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plug.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold- like substance inside both ice machines in the waitstation areas. Clean to remove mold-like substance. Observed mold-like substance on the fan vents inside both M3 turbo air refrigeration units. Clean to remove mold- like substance. Observed crusted substance on the exterior and interior of the condiment containers. Clean and sanitize containers after every meal period. Observed debis on top of condiment shelving and plastic wrap. Clean to remove debis and remove plastic wrap. Observed grease on the inside of the fryolators. Clean to remove grease build up. Observed soiled tray sheets inside walk-in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove soil. Observed soilded shelving inside walk- in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove soil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: The last buffet table on the right hand side is not hot holding the foods to 135F or higher. Repair unit to make sure that the hot food items are being held at the proper temperature of 135F or higher
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed crab meat cucumbers and tomoatoes inside the pepsi cooler not date marked. Provide proper date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi HACCP/ provide updated HACCP plan with employee sign offs for training/up to date confirmation letters/ proper document for new ph meter/provide distilled water/ provide seperation of raw and ready to eat bamboo mats/properly log todays ph meter test.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches in the boiler room. Observed dead roaches on a sticky pad next to the ice machine in waitstation. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels or means to properly dry hands at both hand sinks in the wait station and in the bathroom in the kitchen. Provide paper towels at all stations.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken inside the maintance room. Removed and placed into walk-in refrigeration unit. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops inside ice machine laying flat. Ensure that the handle is stored facing upward. Observed cups inside the food container bins in the kitchen. Provide proper scoops. Observed tongs hanging from fryolator. Removed. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees storing personal belongings in the waitstation area. Remove and properly store items. Corrected onsite.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a burnt out light in the storage room. Replace light bulb.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: 02/29/24- No handwash signage in the bathroom located in the kitchen. Provide signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor around the can good storage area. Kitchen Clean the floors inside all walk-in refrigeration units to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: 02/29/24- Provide a new dumpster lid. Remove broken lid and replace. PIC stated he contacted waste management.
590.005/5-501.115-C
21
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna Sushi at 51F. PIC removed. Corrected onsite. Ensure that all cold holding temperatures are 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items on the buffet table out of temperature. Ensure that all hot foods are held at 135F or above. Ham- 107F Prime rib-119F Salmon- 115F- PIC - Removed and corrected onsite.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Toliet in the womens room is not working. Contact a licensed plumber. No drain plug at the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plug.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored inside the walk in refrigeration unit on the topshelf. Remove and store on proper shelving. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches in the boiler room. Observed dead roaches on a sticky pad next to the ice machine in waitstation. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed crab meat cucumbers and tomoatoes inside the pepsi cooler not date marked. Provide proper date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold- like substance inside both ice machines in the waitstation areas. Clean to remove mold-like substance. Observed mold-like substance on the fan vents inside both M3 turbo air refrigeration units. Clean to remove mold- like substance. Observed crusted substance on the exterior and interior of the condiment containers. Clean and sanitize containers after every meal period. Observed debis on top of condiment shelving and plastic wrap. Clean to remove debis and remove plastic wrap. Observed grease on the inside of the fryolators. Clean to remove grease build up. Observed soiled tray sheets inside walk-in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove soil. Observed soilded shelving inside walk- in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove soil.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi HACCP/ provide updated HACCP plan with employee sign offs for training/up to date confirmation letters/ proper document for new ph meter/provide distilled water/ provide seperation of raw and ready to eat bamboo mats/properly log todays ph meter test.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels or means to properly dry hands at both hand sinks in the wait station and in the bathroom in the kitchen. Provide paper towels at all stations.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grounds around dumpster and around grease bin. Provide a new dumpster lid. Remove broken lid and replace.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees storing personal belongings in the waitstation area. Remove and properly store items. Corrected onsite.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor around the can good storage area. Kitchen Clean the floors inside all walk-in refrigeration units to remove debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a burnt out light in the storage room. Replace light bulb.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwash signage in the bathroom located in the kitchen. Provide signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops inside ice machine laying flat. Ensure that the handle is stored facing upward. Observed cups inside the food container bins in the kitchen. Provide proper scoops. Observed tongs hanging from fryolator. Removed. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken inside the maintance room. Removed and placed into walk-in refrigeration unit. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-501.13-C
23
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove ingredient spills.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some condiment squeeze bottles behind cooking line provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Records creation & retention (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide current parasite destruction letter from sushi fish proveer.
590.003/3-402.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergen certification for person in charge expired provide current certification.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease collector exterior soiled clean.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired at dishmachine hood system service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet not flushing inside womens restroom repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment to remove visible soil. Replace cracked tiles and regrout some areas of kitchen floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean and degrease all equipment throughout/reachins and fan covers/doortracks
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all in use scoops
590.003/3-304.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: seal all rusty greasetrap covers/replace all defective doorgaskets
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: clean all interior ice machines
590.004/4-602.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean ceiling vents throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: replace all missing floor grout throughout as needed/ repair leaky faucet at employee restroom area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above uncoverd cut vegetables on cooking line.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken on cooking line at 47F. Must be cold held at 41F or below. Cut vegetables stored at room temperature below raw chicken. Store coverd and at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple small and large bulk food containers not labled. This was found on cooking line prep areas and walk ins. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line visibly soiled. Hood sticker expired Nov 2022. PIC called and it will be cleaned Fri 12-16-22
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Found two containers with flour mixture and raw chicken and the other fish parts. PIC discarded.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Found shrimp thawing at room temperature and in a sink with water. Discontinue and thaw under running water the day before in refrigerator or cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Uncover green beans containers with sauce in them and noodles store on the floor on cooking line. Discontinue and store 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walls in warewashing on cooking line. Visibly soiled. Clean back electrical room shelves and floor of ashes from smoking. Discontinue to smoke... Clean floor under cooking line and warewashing.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on cooking line smaller colored cutting boards will need to be bleach to remove dark scores or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Food on cook line uncoverd. Flour mixtures cut vegetables product in walk in freezer and spices in prep area. Provide proper covers.
590.003/3-302.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store knives on cooking line between equipment.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in place cooking equipment. Clean shelves in kitchen warewashing and prep areas. Clean under cabinet in retail cooking line and sushi counter. Replace loose moldy caulking in warewashing room.
590.004/4-202.16-C
45
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean dishmachine hood/clean filters in cooking area hood/clean ceiling tiles in kitchen/
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: grout tiles as needed/repair all flooring and floor tiles at warewashing area/replace missing covebase tiles at walkin area/replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout as needed/adjust loose faucet at handsink restroom.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: seal all rusty shelving/seal rusty grease trap cover/
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all chipped china at self service buffet areas/replace all scored cutting boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all shelving/clean all handsinks/clean all restroom vent covers/clean all reachins/clean all equipment as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flaming Grill & Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flaming Grill & Buffet on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flaming Grill & Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Flaming Grill & Buffet.
How does Flaming Grill & Buffet compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?
Flaming Grill & Buffet most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hyde Park average of 84.
Has Flaming Grill & Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flaming Grill & Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Flaming Grill & Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Flaming Grill & Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flaming Grill & Buffet is inspected around six times per year on average.
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