Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Compared to the broader Stuart restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area- at back dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-31: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
95
Jan 30, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
78
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on soiled apron then touched clean plates without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0PPM. Manager set up quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm in triple sink to sanitize dishes properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-52-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl used as scoop inside flower container at back prep area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle with no cover in back single stall bathroom- as per manager, restroom for both genders and only for employees.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employees bags stored over A1 sauces at server station. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed hand held vacuums stored on shelf with napkins and above single service utensils. Operator stored items properly **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
70
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle down in flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
95
Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Bleach and glass cleaner spray bottles stored hanging on liquor speed well. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara (105F - hot holding) - rechecked 180F Per operator, marinara removed from cooler, reheated on stove to 165F and then placed in steam well. Operator placed back on stove, rechecked 180F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed Clam tags labeled with day dot sticker. Inspector unable to determine month, day and year of last clam sold. Educated operator on proper maintenance of clam tags.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not properly date marked. Operator uses day dot stickers. Advised operator to label tags with month, day and year after last clam is sold and then kept for 90 days.
01C-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metals containers At drain boards by dish machine with excessive water build up between containers. Advised operator to spread out pans and allow to properly dry.
24-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored over make table reach in at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed sanitizer buckets with suds in bucket. Inspector asked employee and employee states that he mixed soap and sanitizer together. Educated employee and operator on proper chemical usage.
21-03-4
52
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp/walk in cooler/corrective action taken /operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper napkins on floor/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/kitchen
29-11-4
78
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser/chemical room/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cut lettuce/near cut chicken preparation./corrective action taken/operator removed cut lettuce and stored properly/3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-54-4
86
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen *prep area/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Hamburgers/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/prep area/corrective action taken/operator labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
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 Jan 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flanigans Seafood Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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