KAO GRILL
8222 NE 2ND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33138
License #2336666
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →KAO GRILL in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 6 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 12, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: no critical rows, 6 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area.
- [16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- [29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers by cook line and back area.
- [11-27-4] 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.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
- [31B-04-4] 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.
- [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by mop sink.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand sink by cook line.
- [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by cook line.
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