Inspection Report

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KELLYS CAJUN GRILL AND LOTUS EXPRESS

11401 NW 12 ST #104 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3343985
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8363245
DBPR license2328400

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate27 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical37 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#28High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 25 ppm.

#29High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

#30High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish at walk-in cooler.

#31High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced cheese (55F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F); Cooked beans (55F – Cold Holding); Plantains (56F – Cold Holding); Raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); Cooked pasta (55F – Cold Holding); Fish (54F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. Manager lowered the temperature of the unit for rapid cooling. Observed Raw chicken (65F – Cold Holding) at rack near cook-line. **Warning**

Warning
#32High 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 Chicken (114F – Hot Holding ; Teriyaki chicken (119F – Hot Holding); Canton chicken (105F – Hot Holding); Pork (123F); Spring rolls (128F – Hot Holding); Vegetable rice (128F – Hot Holding); Fish (107F – Hot Holding) Plantains (128F – Hot Holding) all at front steam table. Manager increased steam table temperature. Observed cooked chicken thighs (80F – Hot Holding) at rack at cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#33Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#34Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#35Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#36Intermediate02C-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 pasta at walk-in cooler with no time marks.

#37Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water not reaching 85F at the hand washing sink used by employees. Checked for about 5 minutes, 75F.

Basic 27

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.

#6Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed several containers of employee food stored over containers of food used for customers all around kitchen.

#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and tea stored above preparation area and stored food.

#8Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee at kitchen with no hair restraint.

#9Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pan with water inside at ware washing area.

#10Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior doors has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#11Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers of sauce stored on floor by preparation sink and walk-in cooler.

#12Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

#13Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.

#14Basic29-27-4

Basic – Mop sink is not being used on a daily basis due to excessive items stored inside of it. Operator said they dump waste water on floor drain. Coached operator on correct waste water disposal.

#15Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#16Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at reach-in cooler at cook line.

#17Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#18Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees.

#19Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave door handle soiled.

#20Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water knob at hand washing sink hard to turn at cook line.

#21Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observe container with tools stored on top of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

#24Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

#25Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 25 ppm. Manager added chlorine to solution. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#26Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

#27Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not properly labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:33 PM.

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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 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.