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MAI KAI RESTAURANT

3599 N FEDERAL HWY · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3774432
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13905358
DBPR license1600994

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 1. Cookline low boy – Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly 2. Cookline left flip top – Raw seafood stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly 3. Appetizer kitchen – grill drawers – Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cheese. Operator stored all items properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – left flip top – cooked chicken(49-60F); cooked beef (53F); raw shrimp (48F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – left flip top – cooked chicken(49-60F); cooked beef (53F); raw shrimp (48F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon poke. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Several employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.AÂ **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left Cookline flip top. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline – Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.