Flamingo Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Flamingo Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Flamingo Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Palm Beach Gardens restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple eggs Benedict on menu with indication items are served raw or undercooked, discussed with operator to apply identification to menu. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Multiple eggs Benedict on menu with indication items are served raw or undercooked, discussed with operator to apply identification to menu. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen acoustic ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Throughout kitchen acoustic ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable, discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: All shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edmund Dayan 1/22/2023 operators certified food manager certification expired, discussed with operator to renew. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Multiple eggs Benedict on menu with indication items are served raw or undercooked, discussed with operator to apply identification to menu. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen acoustic ceiling tiles not smooth or easily cleanable, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Pancake mix stored in hot water heater room, discussed with operator to remove product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
70
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
10
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edmund Dayan 01/22/-2018-2023 expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Edmund Dayan 01/22/-2018-2023 expired **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: At time of callback inspection still observed Edmund Dayan 01/22/-2018-2023 expired **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu multiple Eggs Benedict dishes without and indication that these items are served raw/ undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: On menu multiple Eggs Benedict dishes without and indication that these items are served raw/ undercooked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: At time of callback inspection still observed multiple Eggs Benedict dishes without and indication that these items are served raw/ undercooked. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: At time of callback inspection still observed **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edmund Dayan 01/22/-2018-2023 expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Edmund Dayan 01/22/-2018-2023 expired **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu multiple Eggs Benedict dishes without and indication that these items are served raw/ undercooked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: On menu multiple Eggs Benedict dishes without and indication that these items are served raw/ undercooked. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Edmund Dayan 01/22/-2018-2023 expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
29
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edmund Dayan 01/22/2018-01/22/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Same. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
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 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Not available at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edmund Dayan 01/22/2018-01/22/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
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 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
78
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At kitchen area- employee left through back door and proceeded to handle food and clean utensils without changing gloves and washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)-corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At cookline area - shredded cheese, sliced cheese, sausage links, sausage pattys, cut spinach , cut ham, sliced tomatoes, raw shell eggs, pooled eggs, grits, hash browns, sausage gravy not discarded at end 7AM-11AM- 4 hour time frame - see stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At dining room area- employee with gloves on handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean silverware for guests with out changing their gloves and washing their hands- educated operator -employee washed hand's properly. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by cookline - raw shell eggs stored over container of sauce - operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At cookline area - shredded cheese, sliced cheese, sausage links, sausage pattys, cut spinach , cut ham, sliced tomatoes, raw shell eggs, pooled eggs, grits, hash browns, sausage gravy not discarded at end 7AM-11AM -4 hour time frame - see stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-06-4
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. At dinning room - employee on handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes without changing gloves and washing their hands- educated operator employee washed hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edmund Dayan 01/22/2018-01/22/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline area- in use bananas with stickers still attached- educated operator- employee removed and stored properly. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp/ soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board at cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm)- Corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- operator replaced and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
22
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then handled clean insert pans. Operator instructed employee to wash hands after handling dirty dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - container of egg whites over open container of pickles.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. EDMUND DAYAN, 1/22/18 expired since 2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hotline hand sink,used to rinse off spatula-instructed employee to use 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - cooked sausage, cut sausage links, sliced roast beef and ham operator states prepared over 24 hours not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil no label - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing omelette no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance - Over hot line make table. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
39
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At waitress station unlabeled squeeze bottle containing bleach being stored with food equipment, operator discarded squeeze bottle.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edmond Dayan expired 1/22/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At waitress station handwashing sink no paper towels, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler several items prepared on site with no date marking, operator applied proper date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At waitress station squeeze bottle containing bleach not labeled, operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At kitchen area ceiling tile heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. At prep area roach trap containing approximately 4 dead roaches, operator discarded trap. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line squeeze bottle containing cooking oil not labeled, At waitress station squeeze bottles containing syrup not labeled, operator labeled all squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line sanitize bucket = 0ppm chlorine,operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door has gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep station employee cellphone stored on meat cutter, operator removed. At silverware station employee drink stored next to clean utensils, operator discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to produce copy of current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At women's restroom no covered receptacle.
32-12-5
39
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: No proof of Mamager -Edwin Dayan **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside- back door to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-03: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
74
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside- back door to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair - in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on the hallway by women's restroom door; - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: At dishmachine area approximately 1 live roach crawling on clean bucket- operator removed and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside- back door to kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair - in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
55
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked potatoes (101F - Cooling) 9:30am 1.5 hours remaining recheck 20mins 99F cooling in deep container - operator to move to shallow pan and put into freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil no label.
02D-01-5
74
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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/ certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced roast beef sliced 2 days prior - not date marked.
02C-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flamingo Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flamingo Cafe on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flamingo Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Flamingo Cafe.
How does Flamingo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Flamingo Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Flamingo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flamingo Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flamingo Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Flamingo Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flamingo Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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