Kendale Lakes, Miami-Dade County

CANTON LEE

13862 SW 56 ST, Kendale Lakes, FL 33175

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
May 22, 2026
City
Kendale Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-12-5

Detail 24591321

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24591317

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards at kitchen area with deep marks and not easily cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24591318

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24591319

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic container at kitchen area, storing cornstarch with a soiled lid. Observed gaskets at cook line soiled with food debris. Observed carbon buildup at stove at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 24591320

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 24591316

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Time Extended

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 25

22-35-5

Detail 24547170

High Priority - Food preparation sink and tables has soil/old food residue.

22-11-5

Detail 24547184

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours.

22-12-5

Detail 24547175

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

14-15-4

Detail 24547181

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed at walk in cooler cut cabbage stored in cardboard box. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24547167

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) at prep table at kitchen area. Observed cooked noodles (56F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24547169

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen area oven mitts soiled with food debris. Observed cooking trays on rack at prep area soiled with debris. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24547182

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp, cut lettuce, cooked chicken and cooked pork missing production date. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 24547172

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine missing date. Warning

16-07-4

Detail 24547166

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

23-24-4

Detail 24547183

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle at walk in cooler soiled. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 24547186

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Is there shelves in reach in freezer line with cardboard at kitchen area? Observed at throughout kitchen at multiple areas cardboard used to line table tops and shelves. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24547177

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over cook line soiled vent with dust debris. Observed walls in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24547179

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards at kitchen area with deep marks and not easily cleaned. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24547168

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees scooters stored at dining area. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24547164

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 24547185

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

22-08-4

Detail 24547171

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

43-01-4

Detail 24547178

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed at dining area a mattress not separated and or protected from the rest of the restaurant. . Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24547163

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster at restaurant. Emailed operator choking poster. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24547173

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plastic container at kitchen area, storing cornstarch with a soiled lid. Observed gaskets at cook line soiled with food debris. Observed carbon buildup at stove at cook line. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24547176

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled south food debris. Observed shelves at reach in cooler soiled with mild like substance. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24547187

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foot strength and walk-in cooler not covered. Warning

36-50-4

Detail 24547174

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24547180

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24547165

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour stored in a plastic container at kitchen area not properly labeled. Warning

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

08B-27-4

Detail 24019611

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed the container of chicken soiled located in the walk in cooler. Observe the rice cooker heavily soiled, located in the cook line.

08A-17-6

Detail 24019614

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored above the pork in the walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 24019620

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the pasta (59F - Cold Holding) and the dumplings (47F - ColdHolding ) inside the reach in cooler across the stove. As per operator, less than two hours.

41-10-4

Detail 24019608

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored on the floor under 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-16-4

Detail 24019621

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Operator did not have the knowledge of how to calibrate a thermometer. Operator was explained how to calibrate properly.

22-02-4

Detail 24019616

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice machine and the ice scoop soiled with mold like substance, located near the kitchen entrance. Observed the rice cookers soiled located near the cook line. Also observed dirty preparation table and soiled dish-ware/utensils being stored next to hand wash sink.

05-08-4

Detail 24019607

Intermediate - Observed a broken probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

12B-07-4

Detail 24019617

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottles stored on a shelf above prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24019609

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottles stored on a shelf above prep table. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24019618

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket in disrepair located in reach in cooler across of cook line. Also observed the door gasket in disrepair for the walk in cooler and the walk in freezer.

35B-01-4

Detail 24019615

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back exit door.

10-07-4

Detail 24019612

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil standing water at 84 F. Operator changed water. Water reached 165 F. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24019619

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler soiled located before the kitchen entrance. Observed soiled door gasket of reach in cooler in prep area. Observed soiled hood above stove. Observed the bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24019613

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wontons not protected in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 24019610

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old unused equipment in the dining area, and also in the area before the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 23600654

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. Provided operator with clean up procedures Corrected On-Site

33-02-4

Detail 23600659

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container.

24-06-4

Detail 23600652

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored in dirty shelf.

08B-38-4

Detail 23600657

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce stored in the kitchen area floor Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23600660

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by coolers area.

10-17-4

Detail 23600658

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in cracks on top of the three compartment sink. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23600656

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of prep table soiled.

33-34-4

Detail 23600655

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area with empty boxes.

08B-12-5

Detail 23600653

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wonton, vegetables rolls, wonton stored in reach in freezer not covered.

33-31-5

Detail 23600651

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old unused equipment's, in kitchen area, back area.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 23367357

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables stored inside walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23367356

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 plastic buckets with soy sauce stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed them and placed correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23367355

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

14-17-4

Detail 23367358

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22717502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salt container in the cook line soiled with grease, food debris, Reach-in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located in front of the fryers. Exterior of the microwave soiled. Underneath Preparation table located in the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Salt container in the cook line soiled with grease, food debris, Reach-in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located in front of the fryers. Exterior of the microwave soiled. Underneath Preparation table located in the cook line. Time Extended

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22213425

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice observed bean sprouts (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee added more ice to maintain food in proper temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22213424

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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22213429

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. Provided form to manager. Warning

22-31-4

Detail 22213427

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Under the preparation tables. In the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22213428

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

23-24-4

Detail 22213431

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler cooler door handles, cooler in front of the fryers. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22213432

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22213430

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salt container in the cook line soiled with grease, food debris, Reach-in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located in front of the fryers. Exterior of the microwave soiled. Underneath Preparation table located in the cook line. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22213426

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler located in front of the fryer interior with old food accumulation. Reach in cooler next to the roaster interior soiled. Warning

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 22623996

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked meats at reach in freezer. Observed raw pork stored over noodles at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that needed to rearrange products.

08A-05-6

Detail 22624000

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over raw chicken. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables. Operator was informed that needed to rearrange products.

02C-02-5

Detail 22623995

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken with no date marking. As per operator from prior day.

35B-01-4

Detail 22623997

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22623999

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 soy sauce containers on the floor under preparation table.

10-17-4

Detail 22623998

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 8 knives stored between of equipment. Operator removed to container. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22624004

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22624003

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

23-03-4

Detail 22624001

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22624002

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed outside walk in cooler.

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 21819985

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables and some foods stored in non food grade bags. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21819977

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cuttings boards soiled in prep area.

22-31-4

Detail 21819982

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of prep tables rusted. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21819983

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

13-03-4

Detail 21819980

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint

35B-01-4

Detail 21819978

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at exit back door. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21819979

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

14-06-4

Detail 21819984

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood cabinets of wood not properly sealed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21819981

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food prepared and stored in walk in cooler not labeled.

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 21236702

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food graded bags being used to store food in reach in coolers and walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Manager had them removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21236699

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked pastries in reach in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 21236697

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boeards soiled, in grill area.

22-31-4

Detail 21236709

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the bottom of prep tables rusted in kitchen area.

36-34-5

Detail 21236698

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

08B-48-4

Detail 21236705

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed dim sum been prepared in dining room area. Manager moved all food preparation to the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21236696

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap in screed door at exit door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21236708

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor. Manager had it picked up from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21236707

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave soiled in grill area.

05-09-4

Detail 21236704

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.

12B-13-4

Detail 21236701

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in cooler. Manager removed the drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21236706

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container with cooked shrimp not covered in the walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 21236703

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-06-4

Detail 21236700

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood framed racks not properly sealed in kitchen area.

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 20718947

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked pork, cooked breaded chicken and egg rolls, prepared the day before according to cook. No date labeled. Manager labeled food containers. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20718949

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

36-06-4

Detail 20718945

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

32-12-5

Detail 20718946

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 20718948

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

35B-01-4

Detail 20322083

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20322086

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beverages on floor in front area.

33-16-4

Detail 20322085

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 20322084

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes not inverted in preparation table.

08B-12-5

Detail 20322088

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat plantains not covered in walk-in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 20322087

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