KAE BY CHEF LANDA
143 GIRALDA AVE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305-814-5872
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. According to the manager the rice was placed around 11:00 am. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019036584 | May 28, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 | $320 |
| 1--2014053298 | Nov 25, 2014 | Mar 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Water pressure lacking at sink located in bathroom. Hot water for hand sink is require for properly washing hands.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By fryer.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for rice at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked food with more than 24 hours not properly labeled. Observed at kitchen, reach in cooler.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in the kitchen.
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 rice for sushi cooked two ours ago according to employee. Label with time placed to mark time.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sushi station.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Where hand sink is located by dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Fresh rice cooked approximately at 10:00 am. Chef placed label to mark time.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at dishwashing area no working.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by dishwashing machine.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees at kitchen changing tasks from soiled to clean without hand washing.
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. According to the chef the rice was cooked at 12:30 pm. Temperature taken at 2:35. Operator placed marked time for rice. tSee stop sale.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Jars for water not inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tuna inside hand sink.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. According to the manager the rice was placed around 11:00 am. See stop sale.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook at front counter unable to answer questions regarding temperatures for cold holding.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink located at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dishwashing area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dishwashing area.
Oct 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Hand sink out of service. Employees at dishwashing station with no effective hand washing.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwashing area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by dishwashing machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between prep table and reach in cooler.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper located over trays with clean plates and utensils.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in the dishwashing area.
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.