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FLIP FLOPS BAR AND GRILLE

1210 LAGO VISTA COURT

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10840443

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of drink stored at dishwasher area next to clean plate . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of grits at the bottom of make table . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw pork at the reach-in freezer . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842066

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10839645

  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of drink stored at dishwasher area next to clean plate . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of grits at the bottom of make table . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw pork at the reach-in freezer . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725692

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup of drink stored at dishwasher area next to clean plate .
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Throughout kitchen because of the sewage out side .
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 5-10 live flying throughout kitchen . Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on top of grits at the bottom of make table . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored on top of raw pork at the reach-in freezer . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site
  • 28-16-5:High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Outside the building and company was there to clean it up and fix the drain . **Warning Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729719

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small soufflé cup inside sugar container in server area Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the middle of cook line
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at the middle of cook line

Inspection Date: 6/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694849

  • 22-08-4:Basic - /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters soiled.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen .
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket . Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water on the ground in the bar area Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer soiled
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pesto sauce in the reach in cooler
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese should have been discarded on 6/17/24
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottled hanging above the 2 comp sink.

Inspection Date: 3/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8628399

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and other string bracelets.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area handwash sink.
  • 52-03-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Manager is changing menu to use "K" KRAB AND DROPPING LUMP. Manager states new menu starting April 1 with no Crab cakes or crab of any kind on menu.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area handwash sink.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 12/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8551199

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil stored on the floor Corrected On-Site
  • 10-13-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. On top of the ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign missing by the grill
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the exit door.
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.located inside. Corrected On-Site