KANOLI RESTAURANT
1230 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.397.8544
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019046890 | Jul 9, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | $200 |
| 1--2015019515 | Apr 29, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 packages of tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment is serving ocean drive ceviche but menu does not identify that contain raw fish. Manager replaced the menus.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at the walk in cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed operator provided copies of the original certificate and also some of the certificates were altered. Operator needs to provided original certificates.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with dust at the bar area.
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 10 packages of tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. I an opened employee beverage stored above clean plates. Employee discarded it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the door by the bar area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags if flour stored on floor if the dry storage. Manager removed the.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler next to the stove.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under the 3 compartment sink.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above shrimp inside walk in cooler.
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 to operator via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled at bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice, cooked chicken inside walk in cooler no properly label with the date made.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at cook line in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS at dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer soiled at table located across walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers across kitchen in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle located next to walk in cooler in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen reach in coolers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate23 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer soiled at table located across walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of handsink at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed it.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs and steak at breakfast not linked to consumption advisory. Observed establishment serves oyster not linked to consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings, pasta, yellow rice and ribs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by cook line.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at reach in coolers through kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cook line not inverted.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed by dishwasher area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food at kitchen with not hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers across kitchen in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler handle located next to walk in cooler in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed package of onions not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line, manager removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen reach in coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings, pasta, yellow rice and ribs stored at reach in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine at 0.00 pms. The technician came during the inspection and fixed the machine chlorine level at 100 pms.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook go in the walk-in cooler removed parsley then put on gloves.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle holder soiled at the bar. The bartender cleaned it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a stainless steel bucket in the sink by the chest freezer. The chef removed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ba.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at the bar. The manager put a chain on the tanks.
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 packs of Mahi-Mahi (36F - Cold Holding). Still in the vacuum.The chef opened the packages.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed has an expiration date of 10-01-2024.
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. The chef inverted the buckets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the preparation sink next to the walk-in cooler.
Jun 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cut onions and tomatoes in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed container from hand washing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar area. Manager had employee put label on bottle.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on walk-in cooler shelves. Manager had employee removed cardboard.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers stored on rack in dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Employee removed tongs from handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored at end of cook line, 85F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling rack at end of cook line. Hood vents over both grills.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers and pans stored on rack in dish area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 0 ppm. Employee added bleach to bucket,50 ppm.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw salmon in the walk-in cooler. The chef moved the items to the correct shelves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought towels.
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. Form provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought soap.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The bartender brought a sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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