Flagler Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
15
Score
Going back to 2023, Flagler Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line: Sausages (95F - Hot Holding). As per chef, less than 30 minutes. Chef placed sausages on flat top to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at cook line with ppm of 200+. Inspector had operator add more water to dilute solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-52-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm for sink and surface sanitizer. Operator and inspector changed sanitizer to chlorine and primed multiple times, final reading 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed on ice from interior of ice machine. Operator began dumping ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water. Observed at cook line. Operator dumped water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves above hand sink in kitchen area where dry food is stored. Observed shelves in waiter station where single service coffee items and jelly are.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen; hand sink with egg cartons stored inside. Observed at cook line hand sink, cup stored inside. Operator removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth for all employees; Melicane, Daisy, Lizbet, Cleaveland, Rachel, Kris, Elaine, Patsy and Roland.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area next to triple sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked container of home fries in reach in freezer on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back of kitchen next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in upstairs storage closet.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in upstairs storage closet; soda syrup. Observed at back of kitchen stairwell; oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and multiple reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers and freezers.
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at ware wash area.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic containers on floor in upstairs storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed on shelves in upstairs storage.
25-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer on cook line; multiple containers of food with no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed jar of sugar with no label at waiter station.
02D-01-5
15
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
05-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishmachine at 0ppm. Advised employee to sanitize all dishes in the three compartment sink.Employee called technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed burst pipe in establishment, water not running through to DM. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 cup stored handwashing sink located in the lobby coffee station. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at ice machine at mop sink room. Employee removed debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located at the reach in cooler soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vents ceiling vents located at the cook line soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelves with rust near walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover vents at reach in cooler located at the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice cream reach in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Employee removed debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: **Time Extended**
05-11-4
41
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishmachine at 0ppm. Advised employee to sanitize all dishes in the three compartment sink.Employee called technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored in cook like at 93F. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded butter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 cup stored handwashing sink located in the lobby coffee station. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer inoperable. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink at preparation area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at ice machine at mop sink room. Employee removed debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer hanging below fan at walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located at the reach in cooler soiled with dust. Observed ceiling vents ceiling vents located at the cook line soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelves with rust near walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at reach in cooler location in the kitchen has cut marks and is not longer cleanable. Observed near 3 compartment sink and front line. Employee discarded cutting board next to three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler interior located in the cook line. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door and heavy accumulation of ice inside reach in freezer at cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover vents at reach in cooler located at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice cream reach in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Employee removed debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
33
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hot water line at the hand wash sink located by the 3 compartment sink
27-19-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in cooler at front line and also observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the cook line.
23-03-4
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee did not removed gloves neither wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Employee was coached to wash hands after cracking eggs.
12A-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at the front line. And also at the walk in freezer.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook answered his phone and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing his hand. Employee was coached to wash his hand.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed pre cooked sausage stored on the same container with raw chicken. Operator removed the sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pasteurized liquid eggs in the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a Food storage container broken in the storage shelf. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not identified. Operator labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
May 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flagler Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flagler Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flagler Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Flagler Restaurant.
How does Flagler Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Flagler Restaurant most recently scored 15 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Flagler Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flagler Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Flagler Restaurant 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 Flagler Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flagler Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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