Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral
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8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral has been inspected 34 times on record, accumulating 291 violations—averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Three disciplinary actions resulted in $700 in combined fines.
Employee health and handwashing violations dominate the violation pattern. Employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the past 8 inspections; proper hand/arm washing violations in 5 of 8; food contact surface violations in 7 of 8. Handwashing facilities violations were cited in 3 of the past 5 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on January 3, 2025, for a propane tank larger than permitted capacity located inside the building.
The most recent routine inspection on January 7, 2026 identified 9 violations—three employee health policy violations and three food contact surface violations—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $700.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023024644 | $200.00 | Feb 20, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2018039408 | $300.00 | May 31, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2016051360 | $200.00 | Aug 25, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections37 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections44 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral last inspected?
- Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral are: Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral had?
- Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral find?
- Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral ever been shut down?
- No, Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $700.00 in fines.
- How much has Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral been fined?
- Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral has been fined a total of $700.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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