Flama Brazilian Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Flama Brazilian Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Flama Brazilian Steakhouse trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef steak stored above raw shrimp on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at kitchen area. Operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cinnamon mix uncovered container next to hand wash sink by grills, operator moved food container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
64
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced Tomato (44F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator was prepared less than 1 hour ago. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 sugar containers not identified with common name at bar area. Employee identified it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to stove at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water nesting on clean plastic containers on rack at dish washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on bread hot holding unit door handle at kitchen area. Employee removed it and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled nozzle with mold like substance at dishwashing machine. Also observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at bar area.
23-03-4
64
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked steak on shelves inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooked white rice container on shelves at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed inside reach in cooler by preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in disrepair at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
70
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored above cooked pork sausage in shelves at walk in cooler, Operator rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa salad (52F - Cold Holding) at buffet bar, as per Operator less than 2 hours, Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair at walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in walk in freezer, Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks stored above raw pork in walk in cooler, Manager stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quinoa container not date marked, Manager labeled during inspection.
02C-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar and flour containers,Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified next to coffee machine.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (86F - Cold Holding) in preparation table. Manager add a ice bath to the garlic butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking hand wash sink next to coffee area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed water spray bottle not labeled with common name, in grill station.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers stored in rack next to 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Employee stored in chlorine solution container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flama Brazilian Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flama Brazilian Steakhouse on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flama Brazilian Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flama Brazilian Steakhouse.
How does Flama Brazilian Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Flama Brazilian Steakhouse most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Flama Brazilian Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Flama Brazilian Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flama Brazilian Steakhouse 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 Flama Brazilian Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flama Brazilian Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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