Miami, Miami-Dade County

KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY MIAMI

2838 NW 2 AVE, Miami, FL 33127

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
1 High Priority
Apr 15, 2026
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 24515935

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler by the cookline: pooled eggs stored above boiled eggs. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24515925

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline: cutting board soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 24515936

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing washing sinks in both the bar area with attachments for rinsing glasses and water well for scoops/utensils.

53B-01-5

Detail 24515928

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. Scott Taylor Alex riquelme Mikala g Mike mcaulin Rudy pierrelus

41-17-4

Detail 24515931

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter bar: spray bottle with multi- surface cleaner not labeled.

51-11-4

Detail 24515927

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area: 5 tanks not secured.

14-09-4

Detail 24515933

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline.

12B-02-4

Detail 24515938

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Back prep area: employee eating cooked meat in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 24515934

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.

40-06-5

Detail 24515940

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back prep area: employee food and book bag stored on shelves with clean containers and utensils. Operator coached the employees, moved items to another area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24515941

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Shelf in front of the three compartment sink: multiple stacks of clean pans wet- nesting. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24515937

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Double walk in cooler

10-08-5

Detail 24515924

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front bar area. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24515939

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep area, by the ware wash area and both bars.

23-03-4

Detail 24515929

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler by the office door gasket soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 24515930

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Dry storage area: debark boxes of aluminum foil stored on the floor underneath the shelves.

36-27-5

Detail 24515926

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area: black wall in the ware wash area.

21-38-4

Detail 24515932

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen several bucket stored in the floor underneath the prep tables. Corrected On-Site

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22081635

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 at 2 dishwasher machine ps located at the main bar.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

22-45-4

Detail 22081629

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 2 of the dishwasher machines located at the main bar.

22-02-4

Detail 22081633

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed soda nozzles with mold-like substance at the bar area.

31A-09-4

Detail 22081631

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bike was blocking the hand wash sink, operator removed the bike. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22081632

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Scoop was placed inside a bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22081634

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22081630

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 22081637

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop was left inside bucket.operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22081636

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the pizza preparation table. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 21676354

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 (Chlorine 0ppm) at the dishwasher machines located at both bars.

22-45-4

Detail 21676347

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the Dishwasher located at both bars. (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee was told to use dishwasher machine located at the main kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 21676350

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepperoni (49 F - Cold Holding); garbanzo (49 F - Cold Holding) . As per operator it was placed less than 2 hour ago. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21676353

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator washed it. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21676349

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21676348

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the ovens. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21676355

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21676346

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 plastic containers with oil stored on the floor. Operator placed them at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 21676352

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.

29-49-6

Detail 21676351

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the rewatch in cooler underneath the pizza station.

25-27-4

Detail 21676345

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.

02D-01-5

Detail 21676356

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 plastic containers with sugar, flour not labeled. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site

Jan 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-07-5

Detail 20820268

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. Provided handout via email Corrective Action Taken