Flik International
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Flik International 16 times, with records going back to 2022. Flik International was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Restaurants in Estero average 82, so Flik International is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed return air vent in kitchen on the back line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
90
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer on the front buffet/cookline not functioning.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on rear prep/cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on prep reach in refrigerator next to tilt skillet soiled.
23-03-4
95
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of food debris on reach in freezer door handle and door.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing on the dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris on reach in cooler door and gaskets in the coffee station.
23-03-4
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 box of rolls and 1 box of vegetables stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved items to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves on back prep line rusted.
14-33-4
90
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not sanitizing properly high temperature sanitizing dish machine only reaching 142F, operator has 3 compartment sink set up and is sanitizing dish ware in 3 compartment sink, operator stated that dish machine in the process of being repaired at time of inspection. 3 compartment sink set up quaternary solution at 400ppm. At 120 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed parts are in for the dishwasher repair however due to Hurricane Helene repair person was unable to complete the repairs. 3 compartment sink is set up and quaternary sanitizer solution is at 175ppm. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: Observed gaskets still soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine not sanitizing properly high temperature sanitizing dish machine only reaching 142F, operator has 3 compartment sink set up and is sanitizing dish ware in 3 compartment sink, operator stated that dish machine in the process of being repaired at time of inspection. 3 compartment sink set up quaternary solution at 400ppm. At 120 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handled plastic cup in sugar bag in bulk in use container.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders above raw French fries in reach in freezer at 28F not frozen solid. Operator moved chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to slicer and prep table. Operator filled paper towel holder. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed and printed consumer advisory handout. DBPR Form HR 5030-081 Consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed chicken tenders and French fries in reach in freezer on front cookline.
03A-05-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid on lexan container with chicken stored inside in the walk in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of flour stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Operator moved bag off of the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer around the door frame.
14-69-4
55
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice on floor in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in and walk in door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed residue of old labels on washed dished in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack next to dishwasher not properly air dried before stacking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed containers not properly air dried before stacking. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor next to hand wash sink at far end of front cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed oil container on floor next to cook line on front cook line. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers on storage shelf next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed old labels on food containers. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands then cut ready to eat bagel. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor next to hand wash sink at far end of front cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers on drying rack next to dishwasher not properly air dried before stacking. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment cart handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of cart on front buffet line next to stovetop.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on back line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers on storage shelf next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
16-46-4
67
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves no hand-wash. Educated employee regarding proper hand washing technique. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed lack of date on water filter. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on counter on coffee station.
21-12-4
74
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in wrap station area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no record of water filter change present.
29-28-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris in reach in cooler in coffee area.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer on shelf next to equipment.
21-44-1
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood cutting board on front line not sealed beginning to crack.
14-06-4
70
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples not wrapped or utensils provided for serving. Observed apples wrapped during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in stand up reach-in cooler across from action station. **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flik International last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flik International on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flik International?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Flik International.
How does Flik International compare to other restaurants in Estero?
Flik International most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Estero average of 82.
Has Flik International's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flik International have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flik International 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 Flik International inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flik International is inspected around five times per year on average.
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