The Flamingo

1176 Edgewood Ave S Unit 1, Jacksonville, FL 32205

American

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The Flamingo has been inspected four times since 2022. The Flamingo was last inspected on Jul 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting The Flamingo on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked in Restaurant put down belongings and started to work. Spoke with Employee washed hand **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Customers pet dog on floor of Restaurant and walking up to customers as they enter restaurant. spoke with employee about Doggy Dining and how to comply with doggy dining

35A-22-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink solution, employee labeled spray bottle during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Automatic soap dispenser is not working, employee provided hand soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage in a light blue container stored on counter near coffee brewers

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on triple door cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior or reach in cooler is soiled where beer kegs and milk is stored.

22-16-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee got dirty dishes then washed hands for 5 seconds and then scooped ice, explained to her a and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-17-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple solution at coffee bar **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Saturday

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and straw in only handsink

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employees here for two months and one employee since last October in 2021 and she part time at the moment (Katie Sitzler safe staff doesn't work here no more, only certificate here) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Coffee area and storage area **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of containers with food, shelf by mop sink, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On sugar

10-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink at coffee bar, gasket in reach in cooler, fan by triple sink

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Flamingo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Flamingo on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Flamingo?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Flamingo.

How does The Flamingo compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

The Flamingo most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has The Flamingo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Flamingo have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Flamingo 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 The Flamingo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Flamingo is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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