Flashback Diner
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Flashback Diner nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Hallandale Beach sits at 80, putting Flashback Diner on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust and mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gasket in reach in cooler across from grill torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-03: Same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 ) 5 small flying insects landing on wall next to prep table in kitchen. 2) 3 small flying insects on garbage can in prep area in kitchen. 3) 5 small flying insects landing on wall next to triple sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored above container of cooked turkey in walk in freezer next to dry storage area. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling and ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust and mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Gasket in reach in cooler across from grill torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged. Shield above oven in kitchen broken.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt. Lower shelf of M3 Turbo Air freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at dump station front of oven.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bags of carrots and buckets of vegetables stored on floor in walk in cooler next to dry storage area. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
52
Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. By triple sink - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution - chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Chlorine solution 200 PPM. Operator made a new solution to 100PPM. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
86
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top- cheese (50F); ham (50F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. **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 - cut melon - ambient cooling 1 hour at 11:30am (46-48F - Cooling) at 12:25pm 46-47F. At this rate, proper cooling will not occur. Observed item next to door that was open for an extended amount of time. Operator moved item to freezer to expedite cooling and closed walk in door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - grill top - butter (95F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding for 2 hours. Operator immediately moved item to heat source to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. By triple sink - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution - chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented can present. 1-#10 can garbanzo beans - storage room. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline - right flip top - Raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat sliced deli meats. Cookline - 2nd to right flip top - Raw pooled shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat potato pancakes in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Left cookline flip top - 2 broken raw shell eggs in container with uncracked eggs. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast - poached egg items and raw smoked salmon items. Lunch/dinner menu - Sunrise Burger. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation. Men's room. **Warning**
36-67-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter shelving - with clean glasses. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Inside of cookline freezer door. **Warning**
14-52-4
25
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled cleaner bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt. Walk in cooler shelf entrance door.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping clothes stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled squeeze oil bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table front of vegetable flip top across from fryer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in walk-in cooler next to kitchen.
38-01-4
50
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Avesta Flip top across from stove-; Corned beef hash (41-61F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in cooler less than 4 hours.. 2)Pandella flip top across from Fat top- Sliced cheese (43-60F - Cold Holding) . Observed both containers overfilled. Manager removed excess and placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **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. Flat top- Container of Cooked link sausage (75-80F - Hot Holding); Container of Cooked hash brown (100-105F - Hot Holding. . Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs changed gloves but failed to wash hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with , grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishwasher inverted and removed clean pots from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee opened cup of coffee stored on prep table next to slicer by dishwashing machine. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1)Employee phone stored on cutting board in prep area across from Walk in freezer. 2) Employee phone stored on top shelf next to clean dishes above flip top. Employee remove, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in 4 drawers under flat top.
14-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knives stored between 2 Flip tops in kitchen across from grill. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in prep area next to dishwashing machine. manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1) Both Microwaves in kitchen. 2) interior of oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in both server's station and kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and sugar not labeled.Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flashback Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flashback Diner on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flashback Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flashback Diner.
How does Flashback Diner compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Flashback Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Flashback Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flashback Diner have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flashback Diner 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 Flashback Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flashback Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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