Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KAM WOW

12895 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331753435

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3421018
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8625498
DBPR license2325263

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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. Observed raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager since previous day. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed raw chicken 46F at reach in cooler. As per manager since previous day. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager since previous day. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Observed raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager since previous day. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Adam hired more than 30 days with no manager certificate. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Adam hired more than 30 days with no manager certificate. **Time Extended**

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. **Time Extended**

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on top and bottom of back exit door next to the bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on top and bottom of back exit door next to the bathroom. **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease next to the 3 compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease next to the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 tile cracked at sushi station and 1 at cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 tile cracked at sushi station and 1 at cook line. **Time Extended**

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line. **Time Extended**

#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working when valve open at kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working when valve open at kitchen hand washing sink. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-30-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at sushi station near reach in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at sushi station near reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at dining area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at dining area. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 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.