Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley Miami

2838 NW 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33127 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337141

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 49 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 6, 2026 (2 days ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority · 22 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 7 complaint inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 10 intermediate (2 repeats), 11 basic (2 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-39
Complaint after follow-up on Jul 15, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score49

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul72026

Complaint inspection

23 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitNov 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Basic1
- Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
14 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Observed dishwasher machine at bar area not working properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed dishwasher kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm) machine.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Intermediate5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  More time given
  Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  Observed no certificate for Shaun, Yves, Antwon, Vincent, Alexis, Johanna. 60 days time extension.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Observed Sanitizer Bucket (not set up).
  More time given
- Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Still observed.
  More time given
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Still observed.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Ceiling tile missing.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
23 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 10 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at bar area not working properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). At both bar area and back kitchen. Employee set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate10
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 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 cutting board across cook line soiled mold-like substance.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at bar area.
  Repeat violation
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no paper towel at hand sink bar area.
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no soap at hand sink employee bathrooms.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no certificate for Shaun, Yves, Antwon, Vincent, Alexis, Johanna.
Basic11
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee prepared new solution with bleach. Recheck ; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Observed ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.
  Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Observed clean container stored on floor by dry storage.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  Observed employee bathroom.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed standing water at mop sink area floor.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed mold like substance at wall by dishwasher by kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed by kitchen.
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed above entrance hallway kitchen,prep area.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Observed by beer storage and soda storage.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

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.