Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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AKASH KENDALL

15516 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3450186
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739213
DBPR license2331843

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 9, 2024 4:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 10, 2024 10:02 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow lentils (45F – Cooling) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator, item prepared on previous day. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer washing metal container at 3 compartment sink and then began handling clean containers, no hand wash. Discussed with employee. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 5 ants crawling on wall near dry storage shelf at hallway leading to back exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over dough at and raw chicken and raw lamb over sauces located at the walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor near dish machine. Observed 1 rodent dripping on top of dish machine. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor near walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 thawed raw mahi filets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Coached owner on proper thawing procedures. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#18High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow lentils (45F – Cooling) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator, item prepared on previous day. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High 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 butter (109F – Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, item held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets heavily soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#21Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic spray bottle and wiping cloth stored inside hand sink at dish area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed new employee Vanessa, no proof of health reporting agreement. Provided form via email to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand sink at dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water available. When valve is open. At hand sink at dish area. Operator turned on hot water valve at hand sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishwasher soiled with debris. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing, front preparation counter, cook line and storage area. Observed drop down ceiling removed at cook line and front preparation areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed baking sheets stored on the floor near walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth utilized to handle naan at cook line. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on preparation counter located at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door near customer bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic38-11-4

Basic – Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed no lighting available at front preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath cutting board on preparation station located in front of fryer. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine located at dining area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.