Tamarac, Broward County

KENDALL KAFE

7658 N NOB HILL RD, Tamarac, FL 33321-1843

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
4 High Priority
Nov 14, 2025
City
Tamarac
County
Broward
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24191426

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

08A-05-6

Detail 24191427

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw sausage stored over uncooked bacon. The sausage was moved lower. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24191425

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In the steam table, sausage gravy (138F - Reheating). The item was placed in the steam table to reheat 3 hours ago. The item never reached the 165F mark before 2 hours. The item was discarded. See stop sale

03E-02-5

Detail 24191430

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In the steam table, sausage gravy (138F - Reheating). The item was placed in the steam table to reheat 3 hours ago. The item never reached the 165F mark before 2 hours. The item was discarded. See stop sale

31A-11-4

Detail 24191428

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The kitchen hand sink was used to store a pitcher. The pitcher was removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 24191424

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs and smoked salmon not indicated as raw or undercooked on the menu

22-20-5

Detail 24191429

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23857077

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Flip top; chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in u it less than 4 hours not portioned or prepared today. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Observed flip top open for an extended amount of time while cooking. Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 23857078

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Found two employee beverages in 3 door cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 23536076

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of kidney beans, dented.

50-17-3

Detail 23536073

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of Feb 07 2025. Operator paid over the phone Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23536072

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in grey reach in freezer

21-04-4

Detail 23536075

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23536074

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 23020266

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator primed dishwasher now 100ppm corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23020264

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed raw breaded chicken over fries in left one door by handwashing sink. 2. Raw Turkey patties over spinach freezer next to grill. Operator corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23020267

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. Flip top; Swiss cheese held at 51 over 4 hrs stored in unit double pan, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23020256

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top; Swiss cheese held at 51 over 4 hrs stored in unit double pan, see stop sale.

53A-03-7

Detail 23020268

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William Santo expired 4/1/2024

02B-01-5

Detail 23020253

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For menu items nova, poached eggs on menu. Operator identified items on menu, corrected on site. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23020262

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

03F-10-5

Detail 23020259

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector provided form, operator completed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23020254

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon stored in reach in cooler in kitchen prepared over 24 hrs. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 23020270

Basic - Dirty white bowl stored on clean rack. Operator rewashed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23020260

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in kitchen area 1. Two personal drinks observed on the prep table next to microwave and top shelf near spices. 2. One water bottle observed in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23020261

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler gaskets torn.

36-01-4

Detail 23020265

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor around cooking equipment soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23020271

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

22-08-4

Detail 23020269

Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of grease/food debris.

43-01-4

Detail 23020258

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Small child sleeping in back area by rear exit/ entrance door. Operator relocated to office separated from public. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23020257

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall area behind stove.

08B-54-4

Detail 23020263

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed customer RTE foods next to handwashing sink exposed to splash.

02D-01-5

Detail 23020255

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at wait station not labeled

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22675346

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed over phone, confirmation # 236054764 Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22675343

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

12B-07-4

Detail 22675345

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen by microwave. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22675348

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

36-01-4

Detail 22675344

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area around fryer and cookline has food debris buildup.

36-27-5

Detail 22675347

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cookline soiled with grease and food debris build up.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 22417726

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine on top shelf of food preparation table. Operator moved medicine to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22417723

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over raw potatoes in Glass Door reach in cooler opposite cook line. Operator moved smoked salmon to proper shelf. Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 22417727

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching soiled dishes then touching clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed and reviewed hand washing procedures with employee.

36-34-5

Detail 22417722

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling air intake vent.

12B-07-4

Detail 22417725

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of microwave beside box of biscuits. Employee removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-54-4

Detail 22417721

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed prepared food on food preparation table next to hand washing sink exposed to splash.

02D-01-5

Detail 22417724

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of powdered sugar on food preparation table without proper label. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21778160

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

08A-02-6

Detail 21778162

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored cooked turkey in standing reach in freezer

02C-03-5

Detail 21778155

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food milk opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

11-27-4

Detail 21778163

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21778165

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Hand washing sink soiled in kitchen area. Observed cutting board old soiled food residue build up on cutting board

31A-11-4

Detail 21778157

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing used for a dump sink

02C-04-5

Detail 21778159

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.

02C-02-5

Detail 21778156

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chilli and soup prepared on 2/12 not date marked

06-09-1

Detail 21778158

Basic - 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.

12B-07-4

Detail 21778154

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

23-03-4

Detail 21778161

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

08B-12-5

Detail 21778164

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef chilli and soup stored uncovered in reach in cooler. Operator coveted food

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 20

14-86-1

Detail 21598771

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels and towels used to line cheese, bacon, in reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

Detail 21598785

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened more than 24 hours not labeled per operator.

22-02-4

Detail 21598775

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled and with mold like substance

31A-09-4

Detail 21598780

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink inaccessible with syrup bottles inside sink. Operator removed and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21598777

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all deli meats cut 24 hours in real in cooler not labeled.

41-17-4

Detail 21598786

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser bottle Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 21598787

Basic - Observed Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to hand-wash sink at server counter exposed to splash. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21598783

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 21598788

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 21598779

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages in reach in cooler with food not segregated from the public. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21598781

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage cup stored on top of reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21598778

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

08B-36-4

Detail 21598776

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed uncovered pre made coffee in filters and uncovered lemons stored directly beside hand washing sink located at server station exposed to splash Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21598774

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

22-08-4

Detail 21598789

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave in kitchen area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21598784

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up at the side of the soda station located at server area station. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21598773

Basic - Observed Working containers of salt and sugar, water removed from original container located at server area and kitchen area not identified by common name. Operator labeled containers Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21598782

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and mold like substance in kitchen area.

25-06-4

Detail 21598790

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items to go items at front and coffee liners counter not inverted. Operator inverted containers Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21598772

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at server area between uses.

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 20836440

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. White reach in cooler: butter chip (57F) observed temperature not reach under 41 at the bottom of cooler. Review with manager to keep butter in higher shelf. Butter has been in unit over night see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20836438

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White reach in cooler: butter chip (57F) observed temperature not reach under 41 at the bottom of cooler. Review with manager to keep butter in higher shelf. Butter has been in unit over night see stop sale. Cook table: French toast (69F) per cook was placed on counter at 8:00am reviewed with manager the option of time vs temperature. Cook put back in cooler. Wait station: cream cheese (67F) observed on ice. Ice not reaching top layer of container. Reviewed option of time as a public health. Manager put in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 20836442

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer butter with no label. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20836441

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under kitchen equipment.

22-16-4

Detail 20836439

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout the kitchen.

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 20683048

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - 1 can of Supremo Italiano- Mushrooms 3lbs 14 oz - 3 cans of Isabella- Tomatoes 6lbs 6 oz

22-41-4

Detail 20683049

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator set up triple sink sanitizer with quaternary at 200ppm and contacted technician for repair. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 20683047

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary >400ppm corrected to 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20683045

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

10-06-5

Detail 20683050

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Chilli- Flip top cooler- operator properly stored the utensil. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20683046

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

02D-01-5

Detail 20683051

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Server station- containers of sugar, salt and pepper. Corrected On-Site