K.A.O BAR AND GRILL
11 NE 1ST AVE, Hallandale FL 33009
Last inspected Feb 28, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) 10 Small flying insects in container of unwashed potatoes in kitchen. Manager washed potatoes during inspection. 2) 1 small flying insect landed on cutting board in kitchen. 3) 2 small flying insects landed on wall in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024026479 | Apr 15, 2024 | Oct 2, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched door knob, put on hairnet and proceeded to unload the dishwashing machine without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands and re- washed the utensils.
Hot water turned off at handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Entrance of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw beef stored above ice cream in small chest freezer across from Atosa double doors reach in cooler. Employee inverted.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken stored on top shelf above raw beef in walk in freezer. Cook inverted.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In handwashing sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink at the Bar front counter. Employee replaced during inspection.
Cases of potatoes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Sanitizer 0ppm. Instructed Manager to use triple sink until unit is fixed. Manager set up triple sink during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored above container of Raw fish in Lowboy reach in across from stove. Employee inverted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit for dishwashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Employee removed.
Lower shelf under small table next to dishwashing machine with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) 10 Small flying insects in container of unwashed potatoes in kitchen. Manager washed potatoes during inspection. 2) 1 small flying insect landed on cutting board in kitchen. 3) 2 small flying insects landed on wall in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw ground beef stored above container of cooked sausage in cook line Atosa Lowboy. Manager inverted.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 225PPM. Manager remade to 100PPM.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bread crumbs. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee started work and failed to washed hands before putting on gloves to initiate task working with food. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above gallons of milk in Atosa reach in cooler. Manager inverted.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of sugar. Manager removed.
Containers of raw meat stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wears dangling bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled sugar and flour containers during inspection.
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.