Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill

2190 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33324

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Davie restaurants, the typical score is 79; Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Dented can of whole white potatoes in the dry storage area. Operator disposed of can. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under triple sink attached to threaded water connection missing the vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Soda gun holder at bar ice bin full of water. Operator moved drain hose and the water drained out. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation/storage area in expo area - above tray of clean silverware.

35B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near beer walk in cooler.

51-11-4

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 dented cans with dice tomatoes in dry storage area. **Warning**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held at 51F in flip top cooler. Per operator, cheese transfer to unit 1.5 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on cheese for quick chill. Observed fish (45F - Cold Holding); ribs (45F - Cold Holding); burger patties (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all TCS foods transfer to refrigerator drawer less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-06-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed refrigerant drawer ambient temperature at 45F. **Warning**

14-11-5

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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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. Chlorine 10 Ppm . Operator replaced sanitizer rechecked 100 Ppm

22-41-4

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on expo station In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 160F. Operator discarded water and replaced with clean water **Corrected On-Site**

10-05-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52-55F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per manager held less than 3 hours. Employee placed ice bag on cheese. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in hand washing sink being used as a dump sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch while preparing food

13-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting on floor by mop sink.

42-01-4

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50°F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48°F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, foods held in cooler for approximately 3.5hrs. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at indoor bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at indoor bar. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50°F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48°F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler on cook line. Per operator, foods held in cooler for approximately 3.5hrs. Operator moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill.

14-74-7

Jan 18, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill.

How does Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Davie?

Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.

Has Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill 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 Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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