Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
39
Score
Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings has been inspected nine times since 2022. Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings' latest score of 39 falls below the Winter Garden average of 66. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
39
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored next to cooked potatoes in upright freezer. Raw bacon stored over guacamole in reach in cooler.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Apples at buffet line.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Provided a copy to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled in kitchen. Wedger has food debris in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the steamer in kitchen.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine in poor repair.Operator uses paper cups at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on the side of the grill and filters under the hood suppression system. Walk is soiled by the dishmachine area.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed cantaloupe stored over butter in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
41
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open package of raw steak stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Glass cleaner stored next to maple syrup in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Island oasis nozzle is soiled at the bar area. Can opener is soiled. Residue build up tea nozzles in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Dishmachine area, **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Oven filters.
29-28-4
Basic - Dishmachine in bar in poor repair.Operator uses paper cups at the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized utensils not properly stored.Kitchen area.
24-07-4
Basic - Unwashed oranges stored over coffee in dry storage area.Unwashed melons stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen.
29-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
43
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects at the bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of raw Philly steak stored next to cooked sausage in upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes ,then touched clean without washing hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Cheese,crema at buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun is soiled at the bar. Residue build up surrounding juice and soda nozzles in kitchen. Small white cutting boards are soiled. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Interior of island oasis nozzle is soiled at bar.
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 without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.Cooked pork,cooked corn,cooked garbanzo. Operator removed the food items from the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bar dishmachine is in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking is soiled by the dishmachine area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed strawberries stored over cheese in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
33
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Oven cleaner stored under prep table next to pan spray in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of steak steak next to corn upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Provided a copy via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board is stained. Inside island oasis nozzle is soiled. Can opener is soiled in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build surrounding the juice nozzles.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed cilantro stored over cheese in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food storage rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Inside and outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
45
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Wiping bucket sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Over 400 ppm.Afterwards,200 ppm.
41-18-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.Cherries,nuts,raisins at buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.Bar area.
22-57-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.Raid at outside bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Open package of Philly steak stored next to chicken in upright freezer. Raw beef stored next to raw chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cream cheese,60 f held less than four hours at buffet line.Cream cheese is transferred to reach in cooler for a quick chill.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Interior of island oasis machine is soiled at bar area.White cutting board is soiled at the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Kitchen and bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bar area - white liquid.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Steamer filters and filters by walk in cooler area.
29-28-4
Basic - Unwashed strawberries stored over cheese in walk in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - No handwashing signs provided at hand sinks used by food employees throughout the establishment.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal jacket stored next to single service item cups at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container under a food preparation table next to single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner in kitchen.
24-05-4
14
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Employee touched dirty dishes and changed gloves proceed to touched clean dishes.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.No soap at hand wash sink located in front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil in front of of oven and soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Plastic knifes located on buffet area with handles facing up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
61
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings.
How does Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings 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 Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Homewood Suites - Flamingo Crossings is inspected around two times per year on average.
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