KAY'S ISLAND GRILL
18587 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33056
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed rodent bait around the corners of the floors in the back storage area, under fryers, stove and reach in coolers.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (129F – Hot Holding) stored on top of flattop for less than 4 hours, operator reheated item.
Basic 11
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple crack containers in the kitchen.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the walls by the hallway, kitchen and storage area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in standing water of 99F. Operator placed item over heat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed flip top reach in cooler and reach in freezer interior soiled.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings, chicken breast and shrimp thawing in room temperature.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By The hallway and storage area.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen and back storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:33 AM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.