Kendall West, Miami-Dade County

AKASH KENDALL

15516 SW 72 ST, Kendall West, FL 33193

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Sep 10, 2024
City
Kendall West
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
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.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 23132203

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed cooked chicken at 65F cooling from previous day at reach in cooler at storage area. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23132208

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed cooked chicken at 65F cooling from previous day at reach in cooler at storage area. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23132205

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed some debris removed from fryer baskets. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23132204

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. Observed new employee Vanessa, no proof of health reporting agreement. Provided form via email to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed new employee Vanessa, no proof of health reporting agreement. Provided form via email to operator. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23132207

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed at ware washing area, front preparation counter, cook line and storage area ceiling tiles not smooth and easily clean able. Observed drop down ceiling removed at cook line and front preparation and storage areas. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 23132201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler. Time Extended

21-05-5

Detail 23132209

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth utilized to handle naan at cook line. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth utilized to handle naan at cook line. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23132206

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed gap at bottom of back exit door near customer bathroom. Time Extended

38-11-4

Detail 23132202

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed no lighting available at front preparation area. Time Extended

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 24

03D-02-5

Detail 23131273

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

12A-13-4

Detail 23131252

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

35A-09-4

Detail 23131266

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23131275

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

35A-04-4

Detail 23131254

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

01B-13-4

Detail 23131253

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23131267

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23131263

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

22-02-4

Detail 23131259

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23131265

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

11-26-1

Detail 23131261

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23131272

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

27-16-4

Detail 23131256

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

16-21-4

Detail 23131264

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

36-37-5

Detail 23131274

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

36-36-4

Detail 23131270

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

24-07-4

Detail 23131268

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

21-05-5

Detail 23131271

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

40-06-5

Detail 23131262

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

13-03-4

Detail 23131257

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23131258

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

38-11-4

Detail 23131255

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

21-04-4

Detail 23131269

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

08B-63-4

Detail 23131260

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

46-01-4

Detail 23131276

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed chairs stacked and impeding the exit door located at rear of building.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

22-49-4

Detail 23077307

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Establishment has no chlorine at time of inspection for dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed dishmachine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Establishment has no chlorine at time of call back inspection for dishmachine. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23077305

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed can opener soiled. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23077303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23077306

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at back kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at back kitchen area. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23077304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area and entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area and entrance to kitchen. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23077308

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen. Time Extended

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

22-49-4

Detail 22819065

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Establishment has no chlorine at time of inspection for dishmachine. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22819056

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22819061

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22819064

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared the day before not date marked at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22819060

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22819062

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at back kitchen area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22819054

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area and entrance to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22819057

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22819058

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water at 90F. Chef discarded water and had utensils washed and sanitized. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22819063

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. Warning

33-06-4

Detail 22819055

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no thrash can at employees bathroom. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22819059

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at preparation area soiled. Warning

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 22593089

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22593088

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 manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.

11-26-1

Detail 22593092

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 manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, they started signing it during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22593095

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Vishanth Kumamoto with certificate expired on 09.29.23 from National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.

36-37-5

Detail 22593087

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-11-5

Detail 22593090

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22593097

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ginger and garlic mix stored on walk-in cooler floor and boxes of frying oil stored on floor at kitchen area.

51-13-4

Detail 22593086

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.

23-03-4

Detail 22593094

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.

36-32-5

Detail 22593096

Basic - Observed ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at kitchen area.

24-05-4

Detail 22593091

Basic - Observed clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at dishwashing area.

14-69-4

Detail 22593093

Basic - Observed ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen.

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-37-4

Detail 21213944

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21213941

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled.

27-16-4

Detail 21213949

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when valve is open near ice machine. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21213942

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located at front preparation area, storage areas and ware washing area.

36-32-5

Detail 21213943

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located at back storage hallway.

08B-38-4

Detail 21213948

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on the floor at front preparation area.

05-09-4

Detail 21213945

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at single door reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 21213940

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Located at back exit door.

25-17-4

Detail 21213946

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service pizza boxes stored on floor near kitchen entrance door.

29-11-4

Detail 21213947

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking onto floor underneath hand sink near ice machine.

Jun 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 21134385

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21134384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located over walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Ceiling tile missing. Located over walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-10: Time Extended

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 21015924

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bag at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed bread stored in non-food grade bag at cook line. Time Extended

29-37-4

Detail 21015923

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 21015928

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21015926

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with black debris at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed cutting board stained with black debris at ware washing area. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21015927

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed ice machine relocated to dining area near stage and hand sink removed from ware washing area. No plans submitted and approved. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed ice machine relocated to dining area near stage and hand sink removed from ware washing area. No plans submitted and approved. Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 21015922

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located over walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Ceiling tile missing. Located over walk in cooler. Time Extended

08B-62-4

Detail 21015925

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked ice machine at dining area near stage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-15: Observed unlocked ice machine at dining area near stage. Time Extended

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 20992835

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non-food grade bag at cook line. Warning

29-37-4

Detail 20992833

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20992838

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20992836

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained with black debris at ware washing area. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 20992837

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20992843

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at ware washing, cook line and bathroom. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20992841

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed ice machine relocated to dining area near stage and hand sink removed from ware washing area. No plans submitted and approved. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20992842

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located over walk in cooler. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20992834

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour stored on floor at preparation area. Manager placed item on shelf. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on the floor at hallway leading to preparation area. Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 20992839

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked ice machine at dining area near stage. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20992840

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

Jun 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 21134565

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 chicken stored over raw beef at reach in 1.

03A-02-5

Detail 21134570

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef cooked (47 F - Cold Holding) As per manager less than 2 hours. Operator placed items in a ie bath for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 21134564

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available at time of inspection.

36-36-4

Detail 21134566

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above old walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21134567

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at front line area.

51-13-4

Detail 21134568

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21134569

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any of the upright coolers or upright freezer.