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Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro

7449 W Grover Cleveland Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “no plan review submitted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Homosassa facility scores 87, putting Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat biscuits in reach-in cooler on cook line. Moved and stored correctly. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat items (parmesan cheese in reach-in cooler in prep area. - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce stored over ready-to-eat items in reach-in cooler in prep area. Discussed with operator. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Onions (46F - Cold Holding); Butter (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cucumber not washed before cut in reach-in cooler on cook line. Discussed with operator.
08B-39-4
64
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over produce in storage area cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage shed added behind establishment housing 4 chest freezers, cooking oil, single service items. Shed is not currently on plans on file. Flooring is unsealed plywood, walls are wood and metal rafters, ceiling is drywall. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Storage shed added behind establishment housing 4 chest freezers, cooking oil, single service items. Shed is not currently on plans on file. Flooring is unsealed plywood, walls are wood and metal rafters, ceiling is drywall. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in shared bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen and prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil, liquid margarine and bbq sauce on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen area, missing tiles, wall soiled
36-24-5
52
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage shed added behind establishment housing 4 chest freezers, cooking oil, single service items. Shed is not currently on plans on file. Flooring is unsealed plywood, walls are wood and metal rafters, ceiling is drywall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Spoke to operator, operator states No plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Admin Complaint**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall and floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Storage shed behind establishment containing 5 chest freezers, food supplies, single service items, flooring is unsealed plywood, walls open rafters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Admin Complaint**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
78
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro.

How does Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?

Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Homosassa average of 87.

Has Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Flamingo Floribbean Island Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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