Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral

Last inspected:

8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Overview

Flamingos 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.

34Inspections
291Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$700in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 8.6 violations / inspection 8.6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $700.00

Disciplinary action history for Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tanks in storage room of tiki bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections44 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued

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 January 7, 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, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral had?
Flamingos Restaurant in Cape Canaveral has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 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 January 7, 2026 with 3 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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