KELLYS CAJUN GRILL AND LOTUS EXPRESS
11401 NW 12 ST #104 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 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. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 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** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed cooked pasta at walk-in cooler with no time marks. **Time Extended**
27-16-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 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. **Time Extended**
Basic 11
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
08B-49-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 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. **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 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. **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pan with water inside at ware washing area. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pan with water inside at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior doors has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Exterior doors has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed containers of sauce stored on floor by preparation sink and walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
33-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Time Extended**
29-27-4Basic – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 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. **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at reach-in cooler at cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by male food employees. **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Unsealed concrete floor at walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.