KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL
20505 S DIXIE HWY #1879 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33189
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer solution at 0ppm at the time of the inspection at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/2020. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 30+ live roaches inside reach in freezer in disrepair and between gaskets.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw fish fillet (68°F – Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours according to operator.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish fillet (68°F – Cold Holding) observed inside reach in cooler kitchen area, as per operator more than 4 hrs.
Intermediate 7
22-24-5Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed at kitchen area, preparation unit.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
22-18-4Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers. Observed rice container soiled and with raw chicken residue on lid.
16-52-4Intermediate – Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash solution at 87°F. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no proof of water filter at ice machine was replaced within a year. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 19
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed at exterior of kitchen fryers, range and wok table.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to bag in a box soda rack.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches in multiple locations including inside kitchen reach in cooler, and at the back service door, also at mall service hall.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed foam cup no lid at kitchen area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
36-41-4Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris.
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
23-22-4Basic – Food debris/dust/soil residue on shelves. Observed above 3 compartment sink.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Observed underneath kitchen equipment.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice container at front service line.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler located inside kitchen.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler next to kitchen hood. **Repeat Violation**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed inside kitchen area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tray with fish and tray with cooked carrots not covered inside the walk-in cooler.
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Observed wall soiled.
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Walk-in -in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:36 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.