KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL

Name: KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL
Address: 20505 S DIXIE HWY #1879, MIAMI, FL, 33189, US
Rating: 43.5

20505 S DIXIE HWY #1879, MIAMI, FL 33189

License #2325054

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43.5 Grade F / 100

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KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43.5 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 January 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 118 total violations — 24 critical, 34 major, 60 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust at the storage rack across the grill and also inside the walk in cooler.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer and oven handles soiled with food debris and grease at kitchen area.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen 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. Observed Toussaint M., Gerard J. and Rachel B. with food handler certificates expired 03/10/2025.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water cups stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used for the chicken at cook line at kitchen area.
[29-20-5] Very slow draining water in mop sink.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White Rice (61F - Cold Holding) under preparation table at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for proper cooling.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at kitchen area.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed mop sink leaking from the side next to walk in cooler.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed White Rice (61F - Cold Holding) under preparation table at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside walk in cooler for proper cooling.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside the mop sink at kitchen area.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 raw chicken cases on the floor next to preparation table.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used for the chicken at cook line at kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled oven and stove with excessive amount of grease and all food debris. Also observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris all around kitchen area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water cups stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust at the storage rack across the grill and also inside the walk in cooler.
[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. Observed Toussaint M., Gerard J. and Rachel B. with food handler certificates expired 03/10/2025.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen area.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer and oven handles soiled with food debris and grease at kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with a utensil stored inside. Employee removed it during inspection.

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Manager was able to provide.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings and vents soiled in the kitchen area.
[04-02-4] Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed walk in cooler not capable of maintaining TCS food at 41F or lower. Ambient thermometer inside the walk in cooler reading 78F. Also observed the reach in cooler/freezer in disrepair and it had an ambient temperature of 74F. These are the only two cold holding units in the establishment. Establishment does not have any other cold holding units to maintain food at the proper temperature.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed and confirmed with cook and manager no probe thermometer to check food contained in the establishment.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provided test strips for sanitation for 3 compartment sink.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting, the male cook stored improperly wet metal food containers on top of each other, before allowing them to dry, on a shelving rack
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled the interior of microwave.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed the seasoning plastic container broken.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage stored inside walk in cooler at 72F (Cold Holding). Also observed cooked raw fish (71F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (78F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); vegetables (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler/freezer. As per operator food was stored around noon. Stop sale was issued.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cabbage stored inside walk in cooler at 72F (Cold Holding). Also observed raw fish (71F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (78F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); vegetables (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler/freezer. As operator product has been stored inside the reach in cooler/freezer at noon. Stop sale was issued.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the oven and stove with excessive amount of grease and old food debris. Also observed soiled the storage rack across the grill.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area.

Emergency order recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cabbage stored inside walk in cooler at 72°F (Cold Holding). Also observed raw fish (71F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (78F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); vegetables (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler/freezer. As operator product has been stored inside the reach in cooler/freezer at noon. Stop sale was issued.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provided test strips for sanitation for 3 compartment sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the oven and stove with excessive amount of grease and old food debris. Also observed soiled the storage rack across the grill.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves inside the walk in cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib with a hose connected had no vacuum breaker under steam tables in front area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Manager was able to provide.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the plastic container for the flour seasoning 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 walk in cooler not working properly. Thermometer inside the unit read 78°F. Per operator, walk in broke again this morning.
[04-02-4] Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed walk in cooler not capable of maintaining TCS food at 41°F or lower. Ambient thermometer inside the walk in cooler reading 78°F. Also observed the reach in cooler/freezer in disrepair and it had an ambient temperature of 74°F. These are the only two cold holding units in the establishment. Establishment does not have any other cold holding units to maintain food at the proper temperature.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage stored inside walk in cooler at 72°F (Cold Holding). Also observed cooked raw fish (71F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (78F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); vegetables (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler/freezer. As per operator food was stored around noon. Stop sale was issued.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting, the male cook stored improperly wet metal food containers on top of each other, before allowing them to dry, on a shelving rack
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust at the storage rack across the grill and also at the walk in cooler.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed and confirmed with cook and manager no probe thermometer to check food contained in the establishment.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Noodles (76F - Cooling); breaded chicken (76F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (76F - Hot Holding) stored on preparation table. As per operator food was prepared around noon.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at the 3 compartment sink with mold like substance and with grease behind the stove.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in kitchen area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at the walk in cooler and handwashing sink, three compartment sink and by prep table.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[36-34-5] Observed ceiling soiled throughout the kitchen area.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled the interior of microwave.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk in cooler and oven handles soiled with food debris.
[36-12-4] Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen and front area.
[14-74-7] Observed walk in cooler thermometer is at 78°F . Cut cabbage stored inside walk in cooler at 72°F (Cold Holding). Stop sale was issued. At the time of the inspection no cold units working properly. Current reach in cooler/freezer is reading at 74°F temperature.
[29-34-4] Observed no vacuum breaker for the bib connecting the hose under the warmer at the front counter.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage stored inside walk in cooler at 72°F (Cold Holding). Also observed cooked raw fish (71F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (78F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); vegetables (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler/freezer. As per operator food was stored around noon. Stop sale was issued.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the oven and stove with excessive amount of grease and old food debris. Also observed soiled the storage rack across the grill.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at the walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the plastic container for the flour seasoning soiled.
[04-02-4] Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed walk in cooler not capable of maintaining TCS food at 41°F or lower. Ambient thermometer inside the walk in cooler reading 78°F. Also observed the reach in cooler/freezer in disrepair and it had an ambient temperature of 74°F. These are the only two cold holding units in the establishment. Establishment does not have any other cold holding units to maintain food at the proper temperature.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cabbage stored inside walk in cooler at 72°F (Cold Holding). Also observed raw fish (71F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (78F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding); vegetables (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler/freezer. As operator product has been stored inside the reach in cooler/freezer at noon. Stop sale was issued.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. Manager was able to provide.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Noodles (76F - Cooling); breaded chicken (76F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (76F - Hot Holding) stored on preparation table. As per operator food was prepared around noon.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at the 3 compartment sink with mold like substance and with grease behind the stove.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provided test strips for sanitation for 3 compartment sink.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed and confirmed with cook and manager no probe thermometer to check food contained in the establishment.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting, the male cook stored improperly wet metal food containers on top of each other, before allowing them to dry, on a shelving rack

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plastic container stored next the mop sink.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rachel B, Gerard Felix and Toussaint Metellus food handler trainings expired on 03/2025.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wood cutting board soiled and not longer cleanable on preparation table next to the stove.
[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 walk in cooler thermometer is at 57F. All the food stored inside the walk in cooler was out of temperature.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage rack soiled located across the stove in the kitchen area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (102 F - Hot Holding) on a shelf in the kitchen area. As per employee rice was placed around 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued. Also observed beans (62 F - Cold Holding); fish (66 F - Cold Holding); fish (72 F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (71 F - Cold Holding); noodles (71 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60 F - Cold Holding). As per employee all food was placed around 10:00 am this morning. Thermometer was at 57 F.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (62 F - Cold Holding); fish (66 F - Cold Holding); fish (72 F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (71 F - Cold Holding); noodles (71 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60 F - Cold Holding) As per employee all food was placed around 10:00 am this morning. Thermometer was at 57 F. Stop sale was issued.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.

Emergency order recommended
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored inside standing water at 81°F at the front counter.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed both employees wearing watches and bracelets while serving food at the front counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage rack soiled located across the stove in the kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled throughout the kitchen 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 a cell phone stored above food items in the shell located in the kitchen area across the grill.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the front at the front counter.
[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 walk in cooler thermometer is at 57°F. All the food stored inside the walk in cooler was out of temperature.
[36-10-4] Floor soiled throughout the kitchen area.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at the walk in cooler.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed more than 20 droppings under the soda machine located at the front counter.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container wet nest next to the mop sink.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach crawling on the wall of the mop sink area located inside the kitchen. Also observed 8 live roaches inside an empty plastic container stored on the kitchen floor Also observed one live roach crawling on the floor of the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed a dead roach on the floor of the kitchen area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (102 F - Hot Holding) on a shelf in the kitchen area. As per employee rice was placed around 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (62 F - Cold Holding); fish (66 F - Cold Holding); fish (72 F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (71 F - Cold Holding); noodles (71 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60 F - Cold Holding) As per employee all food was placed around 10:00 am this morning. Thermometer was at 57° F. Stop sale was issued.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plastic container stored next the mop sink.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rachel B, Gerard Felix and Toussaint Metellus food handler trainings expired on 03/2025.
[36-12-4] Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking under the 3 compartment sink.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease on the floor under the grill in the kitchen area.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (102 F - Hot Holding) on a shelf in the kitchen area. As per employee rice was placed around 11:00 AM. Stop sale was issued. Also observed beans (62 F - Cold Holding); fish (66 F - Cold Holding); fish (72 F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (71 F - Cold Holding); noodles (71 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60 F - Cold Holding). As per employee all food was placed around 10:00 am this morning. Thermometer was at 57° F.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease at wall next to the stove in the kitchen area.

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