Lazy Flamingo III
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Lazy Flamingo III, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Bokeelia restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (47F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area across from ice machine. The manager placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in storage area across from ice machines ambient temperature 48F.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under handwashing sink in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in men's restroom.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw grouper (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The chef placed ice on all raw products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw grouper and raw triple tail over ready to eat ribs in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw fish in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (48F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (60F - Cold Holding); raw hog fish (54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook is placing ice on all raw products. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The cook is placing ice on all raw products **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 50F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
50
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (52F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed all raw products on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment behind hand washing sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area.
36-27-5
64
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lazy Flamingo III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lazy Flamingo III on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lazy Flamingo III?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lazy Flamingo III.
How does Lazy Flamingo III compare to other restaurants in Bokeelia?
Lazy Flamingo III most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bokeelia average of 75.
Has Lazy Flamingo III's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lazy Flamingo III have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lazy Flamingo III means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lazy Flamingo III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lazy Flamingo III is inspected around three times per year on average.
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