Flambo Island Cuisine

40 S Blvd Of The President, Sarasota, FL 34236
African
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Flambo Island Cuisine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Flambo Island Cuisine scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee turned the hot water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Oct 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flambo Island Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flambo Island Cuisine on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Flambo Island Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Flambo Island Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Flambo Island Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flambo Island Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flambo Island Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.