Flying Iguana
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Flying Iguana stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “fish not held frozen before”, which has been cited four times.
Flying Iguana's latest score of 50 falls below the Neptune Beach average of 72. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
50
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 3 containers of salmon in ROP state not frozen. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed lime aioli made with dairy dated 9-4-2024. See stop sale. Observed Chipotle aioli made with dairy dated 8-21-2024. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting reduced oxygen packaging on raw beef and Salmon without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on dry rack wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados on flip top cooler with stickers on them.
08B-17-4
52
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple colored cutting boards stored on rack in kitchen near make window. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored at ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless steel bowls on rack near dish area. Clear plastic cups in server station in dining area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in outside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up in outside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in service bar ice bin at bar. Scoop moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed operator in the process of completing HACCP and Variance but has not sent it. Inspector will provide mailing information. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed still the same at callback. **Admin Complaint**
03G-04-5
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed operator in the process of completing HACCP and Variance but has not sent it. Inspector will provide mailing information. **Time Extended**
03G-04-5
86
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method and Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Salmon being thawed and packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Manager stated that they thaw frozen fish and use reduced oxygen packaging. Manager is working with Sysco for the HACCP and Variance.
01B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed air vent near ware washing area soiled. Observed walk in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at top of unit with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items held in hot box under rear preparation table near ovens queso (105F - Hot Holding); black beans (102F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated items to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in preparation area used for cutting onions has visible staining Interior of ice machine has soiled sides when viewed from top sliding doors.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in main kitchen area used as a dump sink with large amount of ice in basin. Discussed
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Receptacles in womens restroom missing covers.
32-12-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair oven handle in main kitchen area.
14-71-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored over grill in a manner that does not properly protect the food contact surface. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth used under cutting board in preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in mens restroom. Operator posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under drawer coolers on make line soiled on bottom under drawer, visible when drawer is pulled fully out.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Establishment Prepared avocados with stickers still attached. Discussed and operator stated they do not wash product before cutting. Discussed how cutting through unwashed product has potential to contaminate the interior of the product. Discussed establishment onion cutting process. Discussed need to remove stickers from Avacados before washing to,ensure area under sticker is washed.
08B-39-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws available for customer self service not individually wrapped. Discussed and operator moved straws **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flying Iguana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flying Iguana on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flying Iguana?
Across the inspection record, “fish not held frozen before” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Flying Iguana.
How does Flying Iguana compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Flying Iguana most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Flying Iguana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flying Iguana have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Flying Iguana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Flying Iguana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flying Iguana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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