FLAMBO ISLAND CUISINE
40 S BLVD OF THE PRESIDENT · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of employee medicine stored on a shelf next to food in the kitchen. Employee removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Chicken (65F – Cold Holding); Pork (65F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (64F – Cold Holding); Lamb (63F – Cold Holding); Snapper (64F – Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (65F – Cold Holding); Red sauce (64F – Cold Holding) Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line Chicken (65F – Cold Holding); Pork (65F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (64F – Cold Holding); Lamb (63F – Cold Holding); Snapper (64F – Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (65F – Cold Holding); Red sauce (64F – Cold Holding) Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the items. **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee turned the hot water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 1
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light next to the walk in cooler missing a light shield. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:54 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.