Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3760452
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13856488
DBPR license2324756

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 21, 2026 11:33 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 22, 2026 10:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings next to hand wash sink. Observed 4 rodent droppings on top of soda syrup case next to ice machine. Observed approximately +17 rodent droppings on floor at kitchen area, and approximately +20 rodent droppings under and next to ice machine at kitchen area. Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of seasoning containers at dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy chicken (47F – Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen, as per operator less than 1 hour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded fish fillets (128F – Hot Holding) on steam table at front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed tomato sauce, hoisin sauce and oyster sauce cans opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on shelves at preparation table. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Peihua Feng. 09/17/2021 expired. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate22-02-4

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

Warning
#17Intermediate02C-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 chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

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

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic22-08-4

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

Warning
#7Basic05-09-4

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

Warning
#8Basic22-16-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) case on preparation table at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 11:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.