Bar Flamenco
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
50
Score
Bar Flamenco appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Bar Flamenco's latest score of 50 falls below the Sweetwater average of 63. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey sausage (49F - Cold Holding) as per chef for less than two hours, items placed in another unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, staff proceeded to wash it. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by front kitchen entrance blocked with garbage can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing not paper towels at handwashing sink unit by walk in freezer entrance, staff provided a new roll **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
50
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per kitchen staff from prior day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per kitchen staff from prior day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink next to walk-in cooler entrance, staff feed towel into dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed unlabeled at several towels stored out of sanitizer bucket at front kitchen counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank at dry storage not secured, staff chained CO bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled at container on panko removed from original packaging not labeled at dry storage area.
02D-01-5
45
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from sprinkler head at hood from kitchen area.
10-20-4
74
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef by raw Chicken inside walk in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade on prep table inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon sugar container not labeled on shelf in front kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying containers with towel. Employee was advised by Inspector to Air dry containers.
24-17-4
90
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at omelette station. Chef placed items in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler storage racks soiled
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar Flamenco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar Flamenco on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar Flamenco?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bar Flamenco.
How does Bar Flamenco compare to other restaurants in Sweetwater?
Bar Flamenco most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sweetwater average of 63.
Has Bar Flamenco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bar Flamenco have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bar Flamenco 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 Bar Flamenco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bar Flamenco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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