How many health inspections has FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL had?

FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

No, FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL are: Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

45 S FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FLANIGAN'S ENTERPRISES INC · License: SEA6005636

FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL in Boca Raton, FL has 28 inspections on record with 93 total violations (3.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections

93Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 17, 2025

Inspection History (28)

Apr 17, 2025 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 6, 2025 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 2, 2025 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Dec 4, 2023 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 19, 2023 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 22, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Dec 2, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Nov 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Sep 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

Sep 15, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL had?: FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: No, FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at FLANIGAN'S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL are: Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities, Shell stock requirements.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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