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KAO GRILL

8222 NE 2ND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33138

License #2336666

🍽️ American ℹ️
78.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
February 12, 2026 · 15 findings · 0 critical
Routine - Food
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4
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0
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0
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The latest inspection on February 12, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: no critical rows, 6 major, and 9 minor.

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  • Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
  • [36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk in cooler.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in coolers by cook line and back area.
  • [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.
  • [29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by mop sink.
  • [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.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand sink by cook line.
  • [16-37-1] No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area.
  • [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by cook line.
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