Inspection Report

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FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL

9857 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3366942
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386202
DBPR license2333338

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Manager replenished chlorine solution. Final reading, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03D-32-5

High Priority – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without immediately cooling the food after the initial heating process. Observed partially cooked chicken wings stored on steam table at cook line. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F or take to freezer to rapidly chill.

#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed partially cooked chicken wings (90F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F or take to freezer to rapidly chill.

#7High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm. Employee diluted with water, final reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate03C-89-4

Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment conducts non continuous cooking of chicken wings. No written procedures available.

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside hand sink at preparation room near walk in cooler.

Basic 3

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed employee portioning raw ground beef without hair restraint. Employee donned hat. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.Observed metal lids and containers wet nesting on shelves across from preparation sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.