Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
95
Score
Flanigan's Seafood Bar And Grill, located at 9857 SW 40 St in Miami, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 16, 2026, receiving a score of 95. During this inspection, one minor violation was noted regarding a cracked food storage container in the walk-in cooler, which was corrected on-site by the operator. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its 14 recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
95
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 120F near front prep station. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
82
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands and touch soiled soiled hand faucet before drying hands.
12A-29-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as a scoop inside egg wash. Operator removed plastic container from inside the egg wash. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled near beverage cooler. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in prep area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled located across the cook line.
23-03-4
70
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle with degreaser near ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent near ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with oil not labeled at prep station. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station in back prep area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three sets of tongs on fire suppression system at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed near ice machine and preparation area. Manager repaired dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of chicken wings.
02D-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour and cracker meal inside containers. Manager rearranged scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink on to floor. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
74
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per employee, since the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes (72F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. As per employee, since the previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at hand sink near ice machine.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from top of ice machine onto floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
58
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer at cook line unable to close completely.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Observed flour container lid in disrepair.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside container. Manager rearranged scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Manager inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at expo area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located at storage area. Manager replaced tile. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
70
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