Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

KAM WOW

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 22, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3426265
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8678818
DBPR license2325263

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 22, 2024 3:54 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 24, 2024 9:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel in direct contact with spring rolls. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach resting on bottom shelf near container of noodles inside 2 door reach in cooler across from expo area. Observed approximately 7 live roaches crawling on floor underneath 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath preparation cooler at cook line. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath dish machine at ware washing room. **Warning**

Warning
#9High 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. Observed masago (47F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (45F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at sushi area. As per operator, products stored inside unit since the previous day. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed masago (47F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F – Cold Holding); raw tuna (45F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at sushi area. As per operator, products stored inside unit since the previous day. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Mark hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed 1 dead roach on floor at men's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black substance at reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.