KAHUNA BAR & GRILL
249 N OCEAN BLVD, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954.725.0244
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
MAY 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Approximately 25 live small flying insects flying and resting around hand sink/triple sink area at entrance of the kitchen. 2. Six live small flying insects flying and resting by dishwasher in kitchen. 3. Approximately 10 live small flying insects observed flying and resting by mop sink, near bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017007710 | Feb 6, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in container in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in container in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Two door, Victory reach in freezer door gaskets. 2. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Tuna and mahi completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. Food placed in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored at triple sink in kitchen. Operator labeled.
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. Tuna and mahi completely thawed in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. Food placed in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 commercially packaged tuna thawing in walk in cooler in sealed reduced oxygen packaging.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hoods filters above cook line in kitchen.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
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 commercially processed tuna thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator opened packages.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty bucket in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
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 raw tuna thawing while still in ROP packaging in two door reach in opposite cookline and in walk in cooler. Fish still frozen. Operator removed from packaging.
Light not functioning. Two lights not functioning above ware wash area.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen. Operator dried the inside of the cooler.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked or broken tiles throughout kitchen floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield provided for lights in ware wash area of kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen.
Apr 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Approximately 25 live small flying insects flying and resting around hand sink/triple sink area at entrance of the kitchen. 2. Six live small flying insects flying and resting by dishwasher in kitchen. 3. Approximately 10 live small flying insects observed flying and resting by mop sink, near bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty plastic bottle in basin of hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
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.
Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled at the dishwasher in the kitchen. Operator labeled "degreaser ".
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in the dining room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked or broken tiles throughout kitchen floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield provided for lights in ware wash area of kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite fryers in the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket by mop sink.
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