Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill has been inspected nine times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Hialeah restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash mixed (46F - Cold Holding) in cook line, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. All kitchen floor.
36-22-4
74
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container with piece lemon inside drinking ice located at the bar station.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed container with piece lemon inside drinking ice located at the bar station.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no labeled it.
41-17-4
67
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Underneath of dishwasher machine.
29-34-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water on hand sink located by the walk in cooler.
29-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near to fryer.
36-34-5
78
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with oil with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 3 compartment sink and on hand sink at the bar station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of reach in cooler, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
24-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath of hand sink at the bar station.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container with no label.
02D-01-5
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above steam table at the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ribs (42F - Cold Holding)no covered in walk in cooler, operator properly covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ribs (50°F/51°F - Cooling); second cooked ribs container (49°F/48°F - Cooling was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees come from outside grab a gloves and placed cooked ribs on the grilled. Instructed operator regarding the hand wash procedure. Operator properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ribs (50°F/51°F - Cooling); second cooked ribs container (49°F/48°F - Cooling was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand sink located at the bar station, soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees serving food at the waitress station with not hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
47
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with no chlorine solution inside.
22-42-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee dropping off dirty dishes and then engaging in polishing clean utensils without washing hands.
12A-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-10-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employee engaging in food preparation with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink not used in the correct order. Operator set up correctly.
16-13-5
58
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill.
How does Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill 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 Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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