EARLS RESTAURANT (DADELAND) INC
7535 N KENDALL DR, Kendall FL 33156 · 305-667-1786
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 7 live flies in bar area; flying near wine bottles. Observed 5 live flies in second bar in area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed towel cloths used as liner for oysters in reach in cooler. Operator removed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles at waiter station above station and cook line with no label. Operator labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin soiled. Operator had associate clean out.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in next to fryer with ambient temp of 65F. No TCS foods were over 41F. Operator checked back of unit; unit wasn't properly plugged in. Operator fixed cord.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table next to reach in. Operator removed during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash area; due to missing tiles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in warewash area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bread on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and placed on Shelf during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on deli cups across liquor room. Operator had labels removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves for dry food.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in warewash area phone and candy box on counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in coolers across cook line; soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler on cook line. Observed interior on front line where sour cream was stored. Operator began cleaning out coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers on cook line.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in warewash area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in warewash area.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 7 live flies in bar area; flying near wine bottles. Observed 5 live flies in second bar in area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken egg in walk in cooler. Operator discarded on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in dessert cooler on cook line with ambient temperature of 54F. The following tcs foods stored inside for 2 hours: corn cooked (54F - Cold Holding); chantilly cream (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (54F - Cold Holding). Observed walk in cooler with ambient temp of 51F; the following tcs foods stored inside: chicken (54F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (55F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding). As per operator, delivery was made 1-2 hours prior to inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves for dry food.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in dessert cooler on cook line with ambient temperature of 54F. The following tcs foods stored inside for 2 hours: corn cooked (54F - Cold Holding); chantilly cream (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (54F - Cold Holding).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup in warewash area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in warewash area phone and candy box on counter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in liquor room. Operator dried up on site.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda syrup on floor in closet. Operator placed onto shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in coolers across cook line; soiled gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in warewash.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler on cook line. Observed interior on front line where sour cream was stored. Operator began cleaning out coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler at bar.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in warewash area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in warewash area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak in walk in cooler above air conditioning system.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching pants then continue preparing food without washing hands. Chef coached employee on washing hands procedure. Employee washed hands.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer, and fries reach freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waste line at soda gun holster in the bar area.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cartons of pasteurized eggs in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler truffle butter (51F - Cold Holding); as per label from the day before. Operator removed to discard. Observed at sushi prep area crab mix (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 3 hours. Operator removed and placed in to walk in freezer to rapid cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink at sushi station used at dump sink with a whisk inside. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of flour and chocolate chips. Operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in both unisex employee bathrooms.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed them stored on floor at cook line. Operator placed them onto lower shelved.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 125°F.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over oyster at walk-in cooler and raw beef stored over raw pork at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom part of the shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (77 F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. As per operator for 2.5 hrs. And pasta (50 F - Cold Holding); lobster tail (49 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the product to the walk in freezer and walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary < 100ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 200 ppm.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee touching ready to eat food with bare hands at preparation area. An an employee put a cheesecake with bare hands on a plate. Manager was informed that ready to eat food can not be touched with bear hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 82 F. Operator discarded the water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (60 F - Cold Holding); Pico de Gallo (59 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (60 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line in front of stove. As per operator for less than two hours. Manager moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed a container with Oysters with no tag. Manager provided the tag.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager moved the opener to be cleaned.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottles of beverage inside of hand wash sink bar area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Food employees reporting agreement was provided and signed for the employees on duty.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna in ROP bearing the label at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the products to cut the individual packages.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. At sushi station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. At sushi station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the shelves at dishwasher area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At the top of ice machine. Manager moved the ice scoop to be cleaned.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women bathroom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) at sushi station. Operator moved the bucket to change the sanitizer.
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