Flamingo Lakes
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Flamingo Lakes has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Flamingo Lakes was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Flamingo Lakes' 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In outside storage room, paint stored on top shelf over single service paper. Operator moved paint to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In mop sink room, spray bottle of yellow chemical, multi surface cleaner/disinfectant, not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In ice machine, pink and black mold-like substance at corner of deflection plate and wall. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor behind cooking equipment has bui,d up of grease and debris. Walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black stains.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold-like substance at bottom of deflection plate and wall next to plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage building, cases of oil stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, side of fryers and table under grill soiled.
23-03-4
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor/floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in cooler, floor buckling at joints creating gaps.
36-17-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of romaine hearts and tomatoes stored above case of corn tortillas.
08B-17-4
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, open gallon of milk not dated. Operator stated milk was opened 2 days prior to.
02C-03-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At convection oven, cardboard used on top of oven under pan storage rack.
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, shelf under flattop has build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan guards have build up.
36-50-4
78
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of tomato sauce are dented. Tomato sauce discarded.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on mop sink faucet at end of splitter where black hose is attached in mop closet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of convection oven in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in small storage area near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Tongs stored on handle of fryer basket on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in outside storage shed. Boxes moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor/unsealed wall surface in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Wall under front counter by cash register has unsealed wood. Floor under front counter by cash register. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth DDBSA/Lactic Acid compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket by triple sink tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and remade. Tested correctly 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector in ice machine in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer and only has quaternary ammonium test strips.
16-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2021. Manager contacted corporate office to send current license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor/Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall under front counter by beer taps. Floor and wall in dry storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in small linen storage area by walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer for ice cream by front counter has ice buildup. Manager states that reach in freezer will be defrosted on Sunday. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat lettuce in walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on cook line. Towel removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flamingo Lakes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flamingo Lakes on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flamingo Lakes?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flamingo Lakes.
How does Flamingo Lakes compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Flamingo Lakes most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Flamingo Lakes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flamingo Lakes have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flamingo Lakes 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 Flamingo Lakes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flamingo Lakes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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