HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS OF KENDALL
15500 SW 88 STREET, Miami FL 33196 · 305-807-2739
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 12 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on dish machine in dish area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025086544 | Dec 2, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed an open box of breaded raw shrimp next to Mac and cheese bites that are ready to eat at reach in freezer across fryer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottles with degreaser not labeled in bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents soiled inside kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead small roaches, two on floor under the ice machine and one on floor under prep table across soda refill stack. Operator removed during inspection.As per operator the pest control fumigated on 2/23/26 3:30 am WCO pest solution.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on top of prep table next to ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of prep table located at kitchen entrance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach cooler across fryer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at kitchen exit back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on kitchen wall behind equipment. Observed an excessive accumulation of grease under fryers floor and fryers wheels. Observed drawers racks soiled. At dishwasher machine. Observed spray hose soiled located next to dishwasher machine. Observed floor with accumulation of grease under soda rack next to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on top of prep table inside kitchen area across ice machine.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloth stored in a mix of soap and chlorine sanitizer solution at kitchen area.
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of sanitizer stored with clean equipment in dish area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles of sanitizer not labeled in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler gasket torn next to fryer.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced and primed sanitizer for final concentration Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of scallions at reach in cooler across from grill. Operator removed paper towel.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw philly steak meat stored with raw cut beef inside reach in cooler drawers at grill. Operator properly relocated products.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on dish machine in dish area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of sanitizer stored with clean equipment in dish area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles of sanitizer not labeled in dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler gasket torn next to fryer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath dish machine and drains in dish area soiled with old food debris and buildup.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of breaded shrimp stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall underneath dish machine soiled.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of bacon at cook line.
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for all employees. Nathaniel G, John P, Roly M, Diego S.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Dec 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer and primed machine for final concentration Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of bacon at cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on wall in dish area and underneath dish machine crawling on top of sanitizer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one side.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scraper stored inside hand sink at dish area.
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for all employees. Nathaniel G, John P, Roly M, Diego S.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of both ice machines soiled with mold like substance in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted at ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches underneath dish machine and 2 dead roaches underneath rack where ketchup is stored in dry storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of cutting board at reach in cooler across from cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled along cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream not covered inside walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer across from fryers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) until Dishwasher is fixed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in dish area and two live roaches in dry storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In both ice machines in kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above grill drawers on cook line across from
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor near ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer across from fryers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from grill
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of cutting board at reach in cooler across from flat top
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breakers missing on splitter at mop sink.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken wings without monitoring/documenting temperatures. Explained processes to operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Maria hired over 60 days with no employee training.
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed partially cooked chicken wings not labeled on speed rack inside walk in cooler. Advised operator on non-continuous cooking process and procedures.
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. Observed employee training expired for Jason G 1/20/24.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker and cellphone on prep table across from cook line. Employee removed items from prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at both soda guns at bar area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at cook line
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 8 reduced oxygen packages of thawed mahi at reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Maria hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training.
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed partially cooked chicken wings at walk in cooler and single door cooler at cook line not properly identified.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above expo area soiled with accumulated dust.
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 8 reduced oxygen packages of thawed mahi at reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding missing underneath 3 compartment sink and hand sink at dish area.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like substance.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste lines missing at bar.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines in kitchen soiled at chute lip.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Sample mushrooms stored on floor in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. Provided establishment with printed sign to hang..
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of food trays stored on floor near dry storage area.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 25 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks eating at cook line and then changed gloves without hand washing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10-01-23.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patty stored above bottles of sauces at reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 thawed raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler and reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream sauce (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator from the previous day, operator discarded. 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 thawed raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler and reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream sauce (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator from the previous day, operator discarded. Observed partially cook wings (68F - Cold holding) at ambient temperature across cook line. As per operator for approximately 1 hours. Observed raw beef patty (47F - Cold holding ); raw sliced beef (47F - Cold holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per operator for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed ice bags for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed establishment conducts non continuous cooking for chicken wings. Temperatures not documented.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed no written procedures for non continuous cooking of chicken wings. Provided procedures via email to operator.
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. Observed cook Jose, hired less than 60 days. No proof of employee health reporting agreement.
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed partially cooked wings no label at cook line.
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. Observed employee training for Norbert expired.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water when valve is open at hand sink across from dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of both ice machine at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted at front line. Operator inverted buckets.
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 single door reach in cooler ambient temperature at 50F.
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 thawed raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler and reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed food employees eating at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and charger on preparation table. Operator removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food employee wearing bracelets while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at woman's restroom.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm).
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.