EARLS RESTAURANT (DADELAND) INC

Name: EARLS RESTAURANT (DADELAND) INC
Address: 7535 N KENDALL DR, KENDALL, FL, 33156, US
Rating: 44.8

7535 N KENDALL DR, KENDALL, FL 33156

License #2334235

44.8 Grade F / 100

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September 22, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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EARLS RESTAURANT (DADELAND) INC in KENDALL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 44.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 15 critical, 13 major, 54 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 22, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on window sill above table where cups are stored in waiter area. All cups were removed.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops in buckets. Chef hung to properly air dry.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel used as liner in container of eggs on cook line, towel was removed..
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed main dish machine soiled on top. Chef had employees wipe down during inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled across cook line. Operator wiped out during inspection.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at bar hand sink. Operator replaced during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in dessert cooler on cook line with ambient temperature of 54F. The following tcs foods stored inside for 2 hours: corn cooked (54F - Cold Holding); chantilly cream (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (54F - Cold Holding) .
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup in warewash area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in warewash area phone and candy box on counter.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in liquor room. Operator dried up on site.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda syrup on floor in closet. Operator placed onto shelf.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in coolers across cook line; soiled gaskets.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in warewash.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler on cook line. Observed interior on front line where sour cream was stored. Operator began cleaning out coolers.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers on cook line.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler at bar.
[29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in warewash area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in warewash area.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak in walk in cooler above air conditioning system.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 7 live flies in bar area; flying near wine bottles. Observed 5 live flies in second bar in area.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken egg in walk in cooler. Operator discarded on site.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in dessert cooler on cook line with ambient temperature of 54F. The following tcs foods stored inside for 2 hours: corn cooked (54F - Cold Holding); chantilly cream (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (54F - Cold Holding). Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 51F; the following tcs foods stored inside: chicken (54F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (55F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding). As per operator, delivery was made 1-2 hours prior to inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves for dry food.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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 tuna in ROP bearing the label at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the products to cut the individual packages.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. At sushi station.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At sushi station.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the shelves at dishwasher area.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At the top of ice machine. Manager moved the ice scoop to be cleaned.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women bathroom.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) at sushi station. Operator moved the bucket to change the sanitizer.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching ready to eat food with bare hands at preparation area. An an employee put a cheesecake with bare hands on a plate. Manager was informed that ready to eat food can not be touched with bear hands.
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 82 F. Operator discarded the water.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (60 F - Cold Holding); Pico de Gallo (59 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (60 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line in front of stove. As per operator for less than two hours. Manager moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
[01C-10-4] Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed a container with Oysters with no tag. Manager provided the tag.
[53A-03-7] 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/
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager moved the opener to be cleaned.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottles of beverage inside of hand wash sink bar area.
[11-26-1] 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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided and signed for the employees on duty.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area.
[53B-14-5] 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.