FLIGHT WEST

Name: FLIGHT WEST
Address: 5894 SUNSET DR, SOUTH MIAMI, FL, 33143, US
Rating: 56.4

5894 SUNSET DR, SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143

License #2337185

56.4 Grade F / 100

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October 23, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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FLIGHT WEST in SOUTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 2 critical, 10 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 23, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed caviar service not marked.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above milk and bread in upstairs walk in.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in between coolers across cook line. Knife was removed by operator.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed from door handle.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink above triple sink. Operator had cup removed.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last day of sale.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed buckets on floor. Operator had them placed 6 inches off of ground.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in flour container upstairs.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at handsink on cook line. Operator replaced during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor next to cook line handsink. operator removed from floor.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning sprays on bags of charcoal. Operator removed during inspection.
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed upstairs "office area" renovated with new bar, hand sink and ice machine with reach in cooler.