KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY MIAMI
2838 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33127
License #2337141
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY MIAMI in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 18 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 15 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 15, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler by the cookline: pooled eggs stored above boiled eggs. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front bar area.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline.
- [21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen several bucket stored in the floor underneath the prep tables.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter bar: spray bottle with multi- surface cleaner not labeled.
- [12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Double walk in cooler
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area: 5 tanks not secured.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Dry storage area: debark boxes of aluminum foil stored on the floor underneath the shelves.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Shelf in front of the three compartment sink: multiple stacks of clean pans wet- nesting.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back prep area: employee food and book bag stored on shelves with clean containers and utensils. Operator coached the employees, moved items to another area.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline: cutting board soiled.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler by the office door gasket soiled.
- [53B-01-5] 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. Scott Taylor Alex riquelme Mikala g Mike mcaulin Rudy pierrelus
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing washing sinks in both the bar area with attachments for rinsing glasses and water well for scoops/utensils.
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