Kelly's Cajun Grill
20505 S Dixie Hwy #1879, Miami, FL 33189 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325054
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection5 high priority (3 fixed by the Jul 17 follow-up, 2 repeats), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 12 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-44
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
12 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
More time given
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Basic9
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
very slow draining water in handwash sink by the mop sink in the kitchen.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
More time given
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
More time given
- First visitJul 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed vegetables (119°F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per operator less than 2 hours. Employee removed the food.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Repeat violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Observed under front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 1 live roach crawling on the hand wash sink in the kitchen area by the mop.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed a can of raid in the establishment.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed rust at the storage rack across the grill and also inside the walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at the kitchen area and at the front counter.
Basic12
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed multiple cutting boards no longer cleanable.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed oven interior has accumulation of grease and food debris.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed, rice cooker handle soiled,oven handles soiled with food debris and grease at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed a water leak under the mop sink in the kitchen.
Repeat violation
very slow draining water in handwash sink by the mop sink in the kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed tiles in disrepair at kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water at the floor of the kitchen by the mop sink.
Repeat violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall with mold like substance inside the walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor soiled with food debris all around kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
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.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.