Kendall Kafe
7658 N Nob Hill Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321 · Permanent Food Service · License 1620974
What drove the grade
Container of medicine improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic (1 repeat)-34
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed ham cold held at 45°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on ham for quick chill.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Observed cooked bacon stored on dish towels in kitchen. Operator removed and stored on food grade wrapped.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
-Observed containers with medications stored on shelf above food preparation table. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate5
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on cutting board in kitchen.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
-Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with high chair.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwash sink in kitchen used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice from freezer found inside.
Repeat violation
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dish washing area.
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed glass door refrigerator gaskets in disrepairs.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on Frigidaire freezer top and gaskets.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup on reach in cooler doors throughout kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall at cookline soiled with accumulation of black substances.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.