Flamingo Laundromat
2900 W 2 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330471
What drove the grade
Employee washed hands with cold water.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 14 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 7 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
More time given
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed some ceiling tiles are changed.
More time given
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with cold water.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed personal medicine next to coffee machine, employee removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate7
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Repeat violation
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Operator provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Jaikeni Matos and Judith Carbajal have been working more than 60 days.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed white cutting board no longer cleanable next to bread flat grill.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed a hole on ceiling tile above bread flat grill. Also observed water marks on some ceiling tiles.
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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.