KAHUNA BAR & GRILL

KAHUNA BAR & GRILL has 8 health inspections on file for its DEERFIELD BEACH location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

South Ocean Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13618100

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13544973

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in container in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Two door, Victory reach in freezer door gaskets. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in container in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10/9/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10937661

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Tuna and mahi completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. Food placed in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
  • 01B-13-4: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. Tuna and mahi completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. Food placed in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored at triple sink in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

2/19/2025· 1y ago

2 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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 commercially packaged tuna thawing in walk in cooler in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hoods filters above cook line in kitchen. Warning

10/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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 commercially processed tuna thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator opened packages.

5/8/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8653807

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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 raw tuna thawing while still in ROP packaging in two door reach in opposite cookline and in walk in cooler. Fish still frozen. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Two lights not functioning above ware wash area.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen. Operator dried the inside of the cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty bucket in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8653708

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked or broken tiles throughout kitchen floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked or broken tiles throughout kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield provided for lights in ware wash area of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield provided for lights in ware wash area of kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen. **Time Extended**

4/15/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8346170

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 5 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the dining room. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked or broken tiles throughout kitchen floor. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield provided for lights in ware wash area of kitchen. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket by mop sink. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Approximately 25 live small flying insects flying and resting around hand sink/triple sink area at entrance of the kitchen. 2. Six live small flying insects flying and resting by dishwasher in kitchen. 3. Approximately 10 live small flying insects observed flying and resting by mop sink, near bar. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty plastic bottle in basin of hand sink at entrance to kitchen. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled at the dishwasher in the kitchen. Operator labeled "degreaser ". Corrected On-Site Warning