Flames Ramblewood Diner
8203 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071 · Permanent Food Service · License 1617964
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Jul 23 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)-31
- Administrative complaint on Jul 21, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed cooked potatoes cold held at 47°F. As per operator, potatoes cooked and stored in unit from 07/19/2026. Potatoes did not removed from unit since.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
-Observed cooked potatoes cold held at 47°F. As per operator, potatoes cooked and stored in unit from 07/19/2026. Potatoes did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. Observed ham (46°F - Cold Holding); cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); butter (48°F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator all items place in unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. All items in unit place on ice . The unit not capable of maintaining proper temperature.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator changed solution and prime machine . Final reads at 100 ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
-Observed no date marked on cooked ribs, soup and matzo ball stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items cooked on 7/18-7/19/ 2026. Operate date marked items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on food prep table and cutting board. Operator clean and sanitized. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Operator clean and sanitized
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with mop bucket.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
-Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at dishwashing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification with IFSEA expired on 09/08/2024
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
-Observed several uncovered containers with cooked TCS food items stored in walk in cooler.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Food stored on floor.
-Observed case with food item stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed scoop with handle stored in rice container. Operator removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on sugar and flour containers. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. Operator cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Observed a light shield missing in prep station.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed 1 C02 tank in wait station not secured. Operator secured.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.