KAN'S THAI KITCHEN
4838 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954-626-0851
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 11 visits since December 2023
JUL 24
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JUL 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches stuck to stick trap on top of reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator discarded and cleaned/sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023071394 | Dec 11, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023036756 | Jun 23, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2021015775 | Feb 24, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on walk in cooler and freezer doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored on dry storage shelf, operator removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front Line reach in cooler; 1.) raw salmon over ready to eat evaporated milk, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. 2.) Raw chicken over ready to eat shredded carrots. Operator stored properly.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At ware washing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee food on top of kitchen microwave and flip top counter. Operator stored properly.
Floor area with standing water left of walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cookline squeeze bottles and spice containers with cooking ingredients not labeled.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Individually wrapped raw chicken breasts stored in container on top of portioned cooked beef in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator reorganized.
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. Wrapped raw chicken breasts no longer in original packaging stored on shelf above raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil (76F) and rehydrated rice noodle (63F) stored at the cook line under no temperature control. Prepared less than three hours per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Clean bowls, plates, and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on cleaned utensil storage rack in ware wash area.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bucket of utensils at the cook line stored on the floor.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on walk in freezer door.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning in prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in freezer door gasket.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter bar area - hand sink and ice machine.
Jul 3, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter bar area - hand sink and ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches under and behind glass door cooler at front counter. Approximately 4 dead roaches under and behind white freezer by trail sink. 1 dead roach next to knee wall in dining area. 3 dead on shelf with rice cooker and microwave.
Urinal in mens room not flushing/functioning properly.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink by dish machine.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored above cooked rice in walk in freezer. Items not in original packaging. Operator removed to appropriate location.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized utensil and discarded water.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Hydraulic closed damaged to rear exit hallway door causing door to not be self closing. Discussed with operator
Dec 15, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink - quat 400ppm.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens room - out of order.
Dec 14, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches stuck to stick trap on top of reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator discarded and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on shelf at front counter. 1 dead in hallway leading to restrooms. Operator removed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink - quat 400ppm.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens room - out of order.
Dec 13, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches stuck to stick trap on top of reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator discarded and cleaned/sanitized the area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on shelf at front counter. 1 dead in hallway leading to restrooms. Operator removed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink - quat 400ppm.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving by back kitchen door. Around and under grill/fryer at cookline. Around and under flip top units.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens room - out of order.
Dec 11, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Cookline - raw shell eggs in top section, over ready to eat vegetables in lower section. Operator stored all items properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over ready to eat vegetable rolls in reach in freezer - cookline. Operator stored all items properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches stuck to stick trap on top of reach in freezer next to triple sink. Operator discarded and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (56F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed large block of ice covering condensing area. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - raw chicken (48-50F); raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (56F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed large block of ice covering condensing area. Operator immediately cooked chicken. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - rice (127F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than 2 hours. Operator immediately reheated. 15 minutes later 167F.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack at cookline - visibly soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by mops and brooms. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
Accumulation of dead roaches/ insects (approximately 10) in control device on top of reach in freezer by triple sink. Operator removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - raw chicken (48-50F); raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (56F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed large block of ice covering condensing area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on shelf at front counter. 1 dead in hallway leading to restrooms. Operator removed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of chlorine sanitizer. Triple sink - quat 400ppm.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving by back kitchen door. Around and under grill/fryer at cookline. Around and under flip top units.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water 73F. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline flip top.
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - by dish machine - vegetable rolls and dumplings stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens room - out of order.
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