KAO GRILL
With 4 documented inspections, KAO GRILL in MIAMI has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 4 reports on file
8222 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33138
Oakland Grove
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/12/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13605102
Met Inspection Standards6 int, 9 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers by cook line and back area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at hand sink by bathrooms. Observed no sign at hand sink by dishwasher area.
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by mop sink.
- 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand sink by cook line.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by cook line.
1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago
1 high, 3 int, 5 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Coached operator to set up three compartment sink to be used.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table at prep area. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints. Operator put hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut tomatoes at walk in cooler. Operator relocated correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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 by email.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5: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.
11/13/2024· 1y 3mo ago
5 int, 8 basic
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container on prep table at prep area.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ladies room.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen), raw fish (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside prep sink at prep area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed potatoes inside strainer stored inside hand sink next to cook line. Employee removed the potatoes. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line. Employee provided the paper towels. Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Jean, Lucas, Yaremis, Rene all hired for more than 60 days.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing alcohol without label on table at front counter. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
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