Flama Brazilian Steakhouse

27667 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336811

B
Grade B
Safety score 88 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic
    -12
  • Safety score88

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitOct 15, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    9 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.

      Observed no food grade bag used to cover dough at cook line. Operator removed the bag.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.

      Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called the mechanic. The mechanic said will be soon.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic7

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed at dessert station. Operator discarded the water.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Observed employee drink on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Observed employee cutting pineapples without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair net.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

      Observed at prep area

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Observed on cutting board at bar. Operator placed inside bucket.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

      Observed spoons and forks stored upright at washing area.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

      Observed at bar.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1