Flanigan's
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Flanigan's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Flanigan's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
30
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, pico (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (42-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table next to kitchen, chili (131-146F - Hot Holding). Employee reheated item to 181F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 not stored above flour in prep table in prep area. Spoon handle not stored above cheese. PIC removed scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered in chest freezer next to kitchen. Employee covered ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee food item stored with restaurant food items in reach in cooler in wait area. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
12B-07-4
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of beverage stored in ice used to serve drink in bar. See stop sale **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of beverage stored in ice used to serve drink in bar. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
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 - Caesar salad dressing (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in cooler in expo line. Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned to day. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - shrimp (54F - Cold Holding across from cook line. Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Ice bags placed on shrimp to rapid cool. - ribs (51-56F - Cold Holding, on top of cooler below lettuce cooler/despenser. Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Ribs placed in cooler to cool down. - Caesar salad dressing (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in cooler in expo line. Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned to day. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by drink dispenser. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed crab salad (47F @ 12:18- Cooling since 8:49). Item was being cooled in deep covered pans in walk-in cooler. Employee placed salad in freezer to rapid cool. Second temperature 41F. Observed lettuce and tomato salad (47F at 12:15- Cooling since 10:39). Item was being cooked in deep pans in walk-in cooler. PIC placed lettuce in cooler to rapid cool. Second temperature 39F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of ice cream stored uncovered in ice cream chest freezer. PIC covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
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 ice scoop handle not stored above ice in bar. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
41
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw dolphin fingers (43-47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (43-45F - Cold Holding); pico (43-45F - Cold Holding. Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Operator placed ice bags on items to rapid cool and brought pico to walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - Walk-in cooler Observed salad (49-51F at 1:05 - Cooling since 8:38), observed pico (49F at 1:10- cooling since 8:38F. Item did not make it to 41F within four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - Walk-in cooler Observed salad (49-51F at 1:05 - Cooling since 8:38), observed pico (49F at 1:10- cooling since 8:38F. Item did not make it to 41F within four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sticker breading. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal and plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in dish washing area.
24-08-4
58
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) Operator dumped old solution and refilled with fresh solution testing at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flanigan's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flanigan's on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flanigan's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flanigan's.
How does Flanigan's compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Flanigan's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Flanigan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flanigan's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flanigan's 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 Flanigan's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flanigan's is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants