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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (52F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator door opens and closes so much. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed junjun rice (122F – Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 2 hours ago, as per operator. Advised operator to reheat item. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter handwashing sink with a container of piklize and ice. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Kerlyn with no manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees named Alica hired for 2 years, Marietta hired 1 year ago with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potato salad prepped more than 24 hours with no date label. **Warning**
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in a metal pot where clean plates are stored, 1 dead roach on the floor next to reach in freezer in kitchen, 3 dead roaches on the floor in the hallway and 1 dead roach on the floor under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryers heavily accumulated with grease. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen and storage. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:22 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.