LA CANITA KENDALL
8405 MILLS DR STE 203 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33183
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – 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 solution at dishwasher machine was at 0 ppm. Operator replaced to chlorine sanitizer solution. Final reading of chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwasher machine 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed to paper towel at hand wash sink attached to prep station. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink attached to prep table. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4Intermediate – Observed clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied and no record keeping at walk in cooler.
01C-02-4Intermediate – Observed establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent with dust near dismachine.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensils in standing water inside kitchen area less than 135F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5Basic – Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense food inside sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting at dry storage area next to ice machine.
06-02-5Basic – Thawed portions of raw animal food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit for more than 4 hours (including all time for preparation, thawing and subsequent cooking or cooling combined) while being thawed under running water. Observed frozen conch commercially packaged being thawed without running water at prep sink. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping clothes throughout the kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.