FLAMINGO RESTAURANT
901 E 10 AVE BAY 24 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken, in walk in cooler operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicharron pork (118°F – Hot Holding); tamales (114°F – Hot Holding); cooked fish (110°F – Hot Holding); cooked ribs (119°F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (114°F – Hot Holding); chicken breast (110°F – Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator located on steam table. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Running time 3 minutes 77°F. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in front of the ovens, soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Ceviche, fried eggs. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding, milk dessert, tuna salad, pasta salad, chicken salad with no date marked, was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Running time 3 minutes 78°F. **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees preparing meet wearing bracelets. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container, operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:50 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.