Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL

1635 W 49 ST #1242 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3748139
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13786641
DBPR license2324756

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 20, 2026 11:58 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 21, 2026 10:49 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee coming from bathroom and begin work without washing their hands. Coached employee on proper procedures. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings under preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks without changing gloves, coached employee. **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded fish (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) on walk in cooler, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator stated door was open. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food stored on dirty plastic containers at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked crispy chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches inside reach in freezer at cook line. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches under equipment at cook line. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen area, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sauces containers not covered at cook line. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Employee moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed unclean lights covers at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.