Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). During the inspection employee made a new sanitation **Corrected On-Site**
22-53-4
74
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator. Manager completed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled. Employee cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by the office breaker box.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks no covered inside of the prep area reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device next to the walk in cooler door.
35B-02-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed prep reach in cooler shelves with rust **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water water inside of the dessert reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container corn dogs not covered, ice cream in reach in freezer. Manager covered products **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed Walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor rubber carpet soiled
36-10-4
70
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep line utensils stored in soiled water 156F. Manager discarded and replaced water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer where ice cream is kept. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on shelves in r each in cooler at bar area where glasses are kept.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in next to ice cream freezer.
29-49-6
67
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler in kitchen area observed raw beef steaks held above raw fish products. Coached managers on proper storage when food is thawed. Manager switched items around to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food and cups in dessert cooler above customer food.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler across from grill station.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manger closed at time of inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted or hung to dry. Operator properly stored mop to air dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Prep area: several bus tubs. Operator turned all bustubs on the side to drain the excess water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in front of the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
90
Nov 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler by walk in cooler and gaskets in the reach in cooler by ice cream station.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer underneath the unit and on the top shelf.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler next to ice cream station with standing water.
29-49-6
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside standing water at 107F located at runner station.
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at back kitchen. Observed rust ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed stain cutting board at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water thorough back kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
61
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored inside a stand up reach in cooler in the bar area: clean beer glasses stored on a bottom rack in soiled/standing water. Observed employee remove all beer glasses and place inside the dishwasher. Observed employee clean the stand up reach in cooler during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen prep area: employee cutting onions with a wet in-use wiping cloth underneath the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler inside the stand up reach in cooler by the bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the shelve by the cooked ribs soiled with spilled sauce. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill.
How does Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flanigan's Seafood Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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