Four Flamingos in Key West
601 Front St, Key West, FL 330406620
Four Flamingos, a 96-seat permanent food service establishment in Key West, has been inspected 19 times since 2016, accumulating 192 violations—averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on hand washing and food contact surface sanitation, appearing repeatedly across multiple inspections; management awareness and employee health policy violations have also surfaced in multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was cited on February 21, 2023 for a missing boiler certificate. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 was completed with no further action after nine violations were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 12, 2025
Four Flamingos in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Four Flamingos in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Four Flamingos in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 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· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Four Flamingos in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Four Flamingos in Key West last inspected?
- Four Flamingos in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Four Flamingos in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Four Flamingos in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Four Flamingos in Key West had?
- Four Flamingos in Key West has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Four Flamingos in Key West find?
- Four Flamingos in Key West was most recently inspected on November 12, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Four Flamingos in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Four Flamingos in Key West 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 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.
- 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.
- Has Four Flamingos in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Four Flamingos in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Four Flamingos in Key West operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Shor American Seafood Grill (2023).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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