Pembroke Pines, Broward County

KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL

11401 PINES BLVD STE 496, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 16, 2026
City
Pembroke Pines
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 16, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 24515874

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 roaches on top of prep table in rear food preparation area. Employee killed roaches and sanitized table Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 24515872

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched raw Beef then continued to prepare cooked chicken without washing hands and changing gloves Employee washed hands and changed gloves Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24515871

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on food preparation table Employee removed phone from food prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24515873

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans in Walk In Cooler not covered Beans at 38F Employee covered beans Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24515875

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

Feb 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-42-4

Detail 24341779

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added chlorine until solution attained 100ppm Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24341778

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.. Operator cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24341777

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

08B-12-5

Detail 24341776

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans at 40F not covered inside Walk In Cooler Operator covered beans Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 24251676

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line cooked shrimp (118-122F - Hot Holding); plantain (122-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours . Operator reheated items recheck plantain 168F- 195F. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 24251678

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24251683

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee covered with hat. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24251682

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries stored on walk-in freezer floors Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24251680

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bus pan of cooked beans not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24251679

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on the wall at 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 24251681

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24251677

Basic - Working containers of food (sugar and flour)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24099280

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 24099283

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table over open container with cooked chicken. Operator removed cup and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24099281

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between cooler and food preparation table. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24099284

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on shelves used to store food containers .

36-27-5

Detail 24099282

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.

Apr 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

03B-01-6

Detail 23676601

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 114F in kitchen . Per operator, chicken cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Advise operator to reheat chicken to 165F.

12A-03-4

Detail 23676597

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 2 employees washed their hands in prep sink then engaged in food preparation. Advise employees to wash hands in designated sink.

53A-03-7

Detail 23676599

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 10/30/2024

31A-09-4

Detail 23676594

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink at cookline block with rolling food cart.

31A-11-4

Detail 23676602

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink at front line used to stored sanitizer bucket. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23676596

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23676598

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-17-4

Detail 23676592

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-01-5

Detail 23676593

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop with handle stored in rice container.

42-01-4

Detail 23676600

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 23676595

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23418773

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.

53A-05-6

Detail 23418769

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager returned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23418771

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 1 new employee.

14-01-5

Detail 23418770

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee used bowl to scoop ice in ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23418768

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to clean cutting board. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23418772

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in cooler floor.

21-12-4

Detail 23418767

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at front counter not stored in sanitizer solution between use.

Aug 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 23049700

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from throwing boxes , grabbed clean trays and open walk in cooler to grabbed raw chicken to prepare . After instructed employee washed hands and placed gloves. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23049699

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water, next to single service to go containers in front counter, employee removed . Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23049697

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of food in preparation table, between steam pots in front counter, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23049694

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left and right bottom of back entrance door, missing rubber protection

08B-38-4

Detail 23049696

Basic - Food stored on floor. One container of soy sauce on floor in cook line, employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23049695

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle touching rice in container, employee removed. -two plastic cups inside two open containers of soy sauce, employee removed both cups. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 23049693

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On top of soda grips, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23049698

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under ice machine in front counter, employee removed Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-04-5

Detail 22978620

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed container with raw chicken stored over bags with cabbages and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22978630

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocate cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 22978621

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22978631

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in food preparation sink and then engaged in food preparation.

31A-09-4

Detail 22978622

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in prep station block with rolling food cart. Operator relocate cart. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 22978624

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked peas stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, peas cooked on 07/14/2024. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22978619

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-01-4

Detail 22978629

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating on cookline while engaging in food preparation

08B-49-4

Detail 22978627

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees food and drinks stored in walk in cooler on top shelf not identified or segregated from restaurant foods. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 22978623

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees food items stored on top shelf in walk in cooler next to restaurant food items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 22978626

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22978628

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 22978625

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with peas stored in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

21-12-4

Detail 22978632

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between use Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 22661837

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medication container stored on food storage shelf next to food items. Operator discussed at will. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22661828

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls next to exit door.

31A-09-4

Detail 22661838

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22661835

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food trays stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 22661839

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 22661827

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.

08B-49-4

Detail 22661834

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food items stored in walk in cooler not identified or segregated from restaurant foods.

40-06-5

Detail 22661833

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on flip top cooler could lead to cross contamination . operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-03-4

Detail 22661832

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint.

35B-01-4

Detail 22661830

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 22661836

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with sauces and cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

21-04-4

Detail 22661829

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

08B-12-5

Detail 22661831

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables stored in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

22-43-4

Detail 22418918

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at 00 ppm . Operator set up chlorine sanitizer to substitute quaternary . Set up at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22418911

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22418920

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with garbage container. -Observed food trays stored inside hand wash sink at dishwashing area.

53A-05-6

Detail 22418914

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

02C-02-5

Detail 22418916

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 3:04 p.m. cooked peas and potatoes held in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator, both items cooked yesterday at 9:00a.m. Both items held for more than 30 hours not date marked.

40-06-5

Detail 22418913

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.

16-13-5

Detail 22418912

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee wash and rinse food containers without sanitizing.

08B-38-4

Detail 22418921

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces and cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.

10-17-4

Detail 22418915

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed clean knife stored between flip to cooler and prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22418917

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed rice scoop with handle stored in rice bin.

08B-12-5

Detail 22418919

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered container with peas cold held in walk-in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 21832910

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

12B-14-4

Detail 21832909

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Bottle of granberry juice inside ice machine, Employee removed Corrected On-Site

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21171465

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top; cooked noodles (42-bottom 49F top- Cold Holding). Observed overflowing container of cooked pasta, Employee removed half quantity of noodles , moved back to WIC. Corrective Action Taken

02D-02-4

Detail 21171467

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Two containers of sugar and flour under prep table , Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21171468

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open bottles of water on top of prep table, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21171466

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Clean wet mop seating inside yellow bucket. Employee stored to air dry. Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.