AC KITCHEN AND LOUNGE
7695 N KENDALL DR, Miami FL 33156 · 305.668.4490
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed provolone cheese log with mold. Operator threw out voluntarily.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed deli cup stored inside hand sink across triple sink. Operator corrected during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to several tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on vents in kitchen.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of tea above reach in cooler across cook line. Operator had employee remove during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on lowboy across cook line. Chef removed phone during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on floor across cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator had employee wipe out during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine with dust accumulation.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed yogurt parfaits at buffet with no cover. Operator covered with plastic wrap.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed provolone cheese log with mold. Operator threw out voluntarily.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dish racks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on bar menu sour made with egg white and no indication. Operator marked and reprinted menu.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Operator had employee clean.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior soiled next to juice machine. Employee cleaned on site.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed products under time, not time marked. As per operator was started at 6:00 am. The manager was informed that the products need to be with time marked as soon as the time star.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee did not know minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached employee on proper cooking temperature.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with with cases of product at hand sink at prep area. Operator removed the boxes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of chickpeas not date marked. As per operator from two days prior. Manager date marked product.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Operator cleaned interior of ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO 2 tank not secured at back of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone on shelf above food preparation area. Employee removed phone from shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Also observed case of cantaloupe and case of avocado on floor at prep sink area. Employee removed items from floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed labels indicating dates of 7/16/24 and 7/19/24 on stored product. As per employee the product were from yesterday. Employee removed old labels and replaced with proper date marking labels.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed container of single use plastic ware with food contact surface exposed. Manager discarded all plastic ware.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand sink near entrance of kitchen. Employee cleaned out and unclogged sink.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100 ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 300 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chick peas labeled 03-28-24. Operator discarded the product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed chick peas labeled 03-28-24. Operator discarded the product.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand wash sink blocked by a rack. Operator moved the rack.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box with vegetables stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator picked up the box.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. As per the operator the boiler certificate is in process.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed prosciutto was offered and it was not identified as raw.
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature of dishwasher machine reads 140F internally with unreversed thermometer and didn't change color with the thermal label.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw eggs over cut tomatoes at flip top reach in cooler. Manager removed eggs to bottom of cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (52F - Cold Holding); salami (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at preparation area. As per manager has been there over night. Operator discarded the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey (50 F - Cold Holding); cheese (59 F - Cold Holding); prosciutto (63 F - Cold Holding) at Buffet counter. As per operator for less than 3.5 hrs. And cooked chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding); roast beef (52F - Cold Holding); salami (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at preparation area. As per manager has been there over night. Operator discarded the products.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed prosciutto was offered and it was not identified as raw.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution bucket stored on top of preparation table. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm in quaternary sanitizer bucket at preparation area.
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