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KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL

20505 S DIXIE HWY #1879 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33189

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3688485
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13606649
DBPR license2325054

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White Rice (61F – Cold Holding) under preparation table at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed fish at 48°F inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was placed around 11:00 AM. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under front counter. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust at the storage rack across the grill and also inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed rust at the storage rack across the grill and also inside the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used for the chicken at cook line at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed non food grade basting brush used for the chicken at cook line at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Toussaint M., Gerard J. and Rachel B. with food handler certificates expired 03/10/2025. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Toussaint M., Gerard J. and Rachel B. with food handler certificates expired 03/10/2025. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer and oven handles soiled with food debris and grease at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed reach in freezer and oven handles soiled with food debris and grease at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water cups stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed employees water cups stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled oven and stove with excessive amount of grease and all food debris. Also observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed soiled oven and stove with excessive amount of grease and all food debris. Also observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic29-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Very slow draining water in mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Very slow draining water in mop sink. **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed mop sink leaking from the side next to walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed mop sink leaking from the side next to walk in cooler. The water from the mop sink is coming out from underneath the sink and onto the kitchen floor.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.