Kendall, Miami-Dade County

TUCANDELA GASTROBAR KENDALL LLC

8405 MILLS DR STE 208, Kendall, FL 33155

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
3 Intermediate
Jun 10, 2026
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

53A-01-7

Detail 24617766

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Daniel Valerio without manager certification.

31B-02-4

Detail 24617768

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen area.

05-08-4

Detail 24617760

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

22-20-5

Detail 24617763

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

16-03-4

Detail 24617769

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 24617761

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

36-73-4

Detail 24617767

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the bar area.

14-69-4

Detail 24617765

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.

36-62-4

Detail 24617771

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out in the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 24617764

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling tiles reach in cooler gasket soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 24617762

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind equipments in the kitchen area.

29-17-4

Detail 24617770

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar area. Repeat Violation

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 23234778

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a popcorn machine blocking access to handwashing sink located at kitchen area.

22-20-5

Detail 23234776

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine. Manager cleaned debris at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23234774

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium and Co2 tanks not secured. Manager secured Co2 tanks with a chain. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23234777

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer located at kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23234773

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink located at the bar area with mold like substance. Manager cleaned sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23234775

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris located at the bar area next to dump sink.

29-17-4

Detail 23234772

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun waste lines removed at bar area.

48-04-4

Detail 23234779

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed Lp gas tank located in the kitchen area. Manager removed tank. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-47-4

Detail 23234480

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Operator was in trusted to use the three compartments sink until the unit is fixed - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Observed chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23234482

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23234481

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in freezer gasket soiled, reach in freezer located next to the stove. Observed mop sink interior with soiled accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Observed mop sink interior with soiled accumulation. Time Extended

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-47-4

Detail 21711534

High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Operator was in trusted to use the three compartments sink until the unit is fixed

08A-05-6

Detail 21711532

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located next to the prep table observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken, cooked beef.

11-07-5

Detail 21711533

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Sent big 6 poster to manager.

53B-01-5

Detail 21711530

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. No proof of training for employee Carmen.

36-34-5

Detail 21711531

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

23-03-4

Detail 21711529

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in freezer gasket soiled, reach in freezer located next to the stove. Observed mop sink interior with soiled accumulation.

Aug 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22216870

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: 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. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22216875

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: 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. Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22216874

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 22216868

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. * Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22216871

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. At kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. At kitchen. Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22216873

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beef stored inside walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed employee beef stored inside walk in freezer. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22216869

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink at kitchen. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22216872

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from ice machine. Time Extended

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22188932

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

31A-04-4

Detail 22188928

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed at cook line. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22188927

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. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22188929

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. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22188934

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22188936

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22188930

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. At kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22188931

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beef stored inside walk in freezer. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22188935

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink at kitchen. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22188933

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler across from ice machine. Warning

48-04-4

Detail 22188937

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 propane tanks near ice machine.

Jun 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 21140935

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. Observed 00 ppm on chlorine strip at dish machine. Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21140933

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter on mop sink.

22-31-4

Detail 21140932

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelving in freezer cooler rusted.

14-01-5

Detail 21140939

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop handle touching rice inside the container at three compartment sink area.

36-34-5

Detail 21140938

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

24-05-4

Detail 21140934

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates ready to be used not inverted at dishwashing area.

23-03-4

Detail 21140940

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of ice machine soiled with debris, at dishwasher area.

16-46-4

Detail 21140937

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers above three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Detail 21140936

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak at the mop sink.

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 20819145

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. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 20819147

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over cooked pork at reach in cooler kitchen area. Manager relocated the products. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20819155

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can and one container inside of the hand wash sink, located next to mop sink. Operator moved the garbage cans and moved the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20819143

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at women's bathroom.

27-16-4

Detail 20819152

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 77°F after 5 minutes running at hand wash sink located next to mop sink.

36-34-5

Detail 20819148

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled, one located at the entry of the hood.

24-06-4

Detail 20819149

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored in dirty shelf over three compartment sink.

50-09-4

Detail 20819156

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 20819150

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor outside of the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 20819154

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located next to grill. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20819144

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted at shelves above preparation table. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20819153

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chorizo and sausages container not covered at reach in cooler preparation area.

29-11-4

Detail 20819146

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the faucet of the mop sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 20819151

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, salt, rice and beans containers not identified by common name under preparation table. Repeat Violation