Flamingos Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Flamingos Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Cape Canaveral average 76, so Flamingos Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for flour. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Flooring in tiki bar has exposed aggregate
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified
02D-01-5
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib in dish area
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line mango salsa (46F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (53F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sour cream in walk in cooler
01B-07-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bagels at buffet not under sneeze guard. Brown sugar and cranberries in serving dish without lids.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used as scoop in oatmeal. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in liquid cheese. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
39
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over tortellini. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns behind bars are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ice machine on service line
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has a build up of ice along door seam and on shelves
14-69-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws on bar tops in reach of customers are not wrapped
25-27-4
55
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored on shelf over water bottles in walk in cooler . Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw snapper in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib next to sink in dish area **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for tropics mixology machine in tiki bar has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified as a raw ingredient on smoked salmon clubhouse menu item. Operator marked menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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. New hire signed documentation **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from suppression system over cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Display shelf for cereal boxes stored on the floor in dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
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. Fully thawed raw snapper in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
39
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib in dish area **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for mixed drinks at tiki bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At tiki bar
29-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Beneath drying mat for bar glasses for inside bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 40-50f in ineffective ice bath. . Recheck 40f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/. Cliff Ferris expired 3/15/22. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, Removed to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand wash sink used as a dump sink, ice. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Benedict's, eggs can be soft poached. Tuna Poke Nachos. **Warning**
02B-04-5
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/. 6 employees present. Michael Leming arrived at 9:20. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at tiki bar. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over Ready to eat shredded lettuce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout lines low in several places. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack by mixer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flamingos Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flamingos Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flamingos Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Flamingos Restaurant.
How does Flamingos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?
Flamingos Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.
Has Flamingos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flamingos Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flamingos Restaurant 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 Flamingos Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flamingos Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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