DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KERO'S BAR&GRILL

With 4 documented inspections, KERO'S BAR&GRILL in MIAMI has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 4 reports on file

13818 SW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/27/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3664256

Call Back - Complied

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13517236

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 4 int, 14 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle in container with flour. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored on shelf to the left of dish machine not inverted. Warning
  • 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 Corvina defrosting in reach in cooler, as per operator less than 4 hours, across from dish machine. Employee removed fish from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee granola bars and chocolate stored above preparation table across from cook line. Employee stored food away from preparation area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on shelf with food. To the left of cook line. Employee removed personal bag from shelf. Observed speak and personal phone on preparation table across from dish machine. Employee stored phone and speaker.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris in preparation area across from dish machine. Employee cleaned floor during time of inspection. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of rice stored on floor next to oven across from dish machine. Operator stored bucket of rice 6 inches off of floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven at cook line. Employee removed tongs from handle.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container on shelf across from three compartment sink with old labels. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towel at preparation line in use. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed dried corn stored without cover at dry storage area in kitchen. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of vinegar and honey and oil at cook line without label of common name. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine stored above preparation area across from cook line. Employee removed medicine from preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4: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 10ppm). Operator will clean dirty equipment in three compartment sink. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at faucet in mop sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container blocking hand wash sink to the right of cook line. Employee removed container lid from sink. Observed dirty cups in handle wash sink at bar area. Warning
  • 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 employee Katherine hired over 60 days without proof of employee training. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of signed employee agreement for Sergio, and Lenin both hired for less than 60. Form was discussed and provided to person in charge via email. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

9/9/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10891972

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 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 (frozen) still in Commercially processed reduced oxygen package inside reach in cooler at ceviche station. Operator removed the product from the package. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee perfume stored on reach in cooler. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil gallon stored on floor at dry storage. Operator placed product at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cut onions inside WIC. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.

5/22/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10817633

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn across stove.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef stock and sweet potatoes stored on walk in cooler floor. Operated paced at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Plantains, potatoes, sauces not covered inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operated covered products. Corrected On-Site