KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL
20505 S DIXIE HWY #1879 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33189
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed at preparation table next to the stove in the kitchen area.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach crawling on the wall of the mop sink area located inside the kitchen. Also observed 8 live roaches inside an empty plastic container stored on the kitchen floor Also observed one live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed more than 20 droppings under the soda machine located at the front counter.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (102 F – Hot Holding) on a shelf in the kitchen area. As per employee rice was placed around 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued. Also observed beans (62 F – Cold Holding); fish (66 F – Cold Holding); fish (72 F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (71 F – Cold Holding); noodles (71 F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (60 F – Cold Holding). As per employee all food was placed around 10:00 am this morning. Thermometer was at 57° F.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (62 F – Cold Holding); fish (66 F – Cold Holding); fish (72 F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (71 F – Cold Holding); noodles (71 F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (60 F – Cold Holding) As per employee all food was placed around 10:00 am this morning. Thermometer was at 57° F. Stop sale was issued.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (102 F – Hot Holding) on a shelf in the kitchen area. As per employee rice was placed around 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed accumulation of hose connected at the time of the inspection under the warmer at the front counter.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wood cutting board soiled and not longer cleanable on preparation table next to the stove.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rachel B, Gerard Felix and Toussaint Metellus food handler trainings expired on 03/2025. **Warning**
Basic 16
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plastic container stored next the mop sink.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler thermometer is at 57°F. All the food stored inside the walk in cooler was out of temperature.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed a dead roach on the floor of the kitchen area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above food items in the shell located in the kitchen area across the grill.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed both employees wearing watches and bracelets while serving food at the front counter.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic container wet nest next to the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4Basic – Floor soiled throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on the floor under the grill in the kitchen area.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the front at the front counter.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored inside standing water at 81°F at the front counter.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage rack soiled located across the stove in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the storage rack across the grill and also at the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation* **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease at wall next to the stove in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking under the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:27 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 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.