Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant

1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy, Homestead, FL 33034

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant's latest score of 58 falls below the Homestead average of 70. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 18 bag of fully thawed Mahi in ROP at vegetables reach in cooler.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing smoothies. No handwash. Coached employee.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener rusted.

22-31-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 18 bag of fully thawed Mahi in ROP at vegetables reach in cooler.

06-09-1

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven at cook line soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from pipe onto floor at handwash sink near ice machine in the kitchen.

29-03-4

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached with no breaker at mop sink.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.

22-31-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled with dust accumulation in kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.

50-09-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Dec 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant.

How does Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant 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 Lodge and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flamingo Lodge and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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