Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah
Last inspected:
4197 E 4 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah has accumulated 268 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.6 per visit. The facility previously operated as Epicentro Cafe in 2018. Inspectors cited improper ventilation, food contact surface issues, and hand washing violations most frequently. In July 2024, the establishment faced a warning and two consecutive callback inspections within ten days, indicating a compliance challenge during that period.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
9.4
violations / inspection
9.4 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
By kitchen entrance
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 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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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah last inspected?
- Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah had?
- Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah find?
- Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Flamingo Sports Bar and Grill in Hialeah operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Epicentro Cafe (2018).
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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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