KAVKAZ
15508 BISCAYNE BLVD., North Miami FL 33160 · 786-4405529
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018048135 | Aug 10, 2018 | Mar 6, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef above beef soup inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup on prep table. Employee moved it out.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at the pizza station.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster belongs to all shopping center
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Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface. They are covered with foil.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the salad reach in cooler inside the kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located by 3 compartment sink.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Employee discarded it.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at the pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some mold like surface on walk in cooler gaskets and door.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Dumpster belongs to all shopping center.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Underneath prep table. Operator covered them with foil.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed by dishwasher machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with flour and sugar with no labels. Employee labeled them.
Dec 20, 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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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. Observed missing reporting agreement for Tornike Gigoidze. Manager printed the agreement and employee signed it.
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed underneath the prep tables.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing inside employee bathroom.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets at pizza station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer inside reach in cooler located at the pizza station. Person in charge placed one thermometer inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some mold like substance on walk in cooler gaskets.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed one of the hand sink was removed from the kitchen area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan Review application was submitted and the equipments location changed and one of the hand sink was removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in the kitchen and ware washing area.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing hands inside 3 compartment sink instead of using the hand sink. Employee was coached about the use of the hand sink. Employee washed her hands in the hand sink.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed one of the hand sink was removed from the kitchen area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan Review application was submitted and the equipments location changed and one of the hand sink was removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in the kitchen and ware washing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in between 2 reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Employee cleaned it.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped foil use to cover shelf underneath the prep table in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on the prep table. Employee moved it to the sanitizer solution.not in sani
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dumplings stored inside shopping market carry out bags in the reach in freezer. Employee changed the bags for clear plastic bags.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed new employee using non food grade brush to prepare khachapuri ( Georgian pizza). Manager discarded the painting brush.
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Observed server entering and vaping inside the kitchen. Manager coached the server. Server stopped vaping and washed his hands.
Food stored on floor. Observed onion and potato bags on kitchen floor. Employee moved them to the storage shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 oz plastic portion cups box stored on the floor. Employee moved it to the shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on prep table. Employee prepared the sanitizer solution and placed the towel inside.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked the station.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All kitchen.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean measuring jar next to hand sink located at the front. Manager moved it immediately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some seasoning items in plastic containers without labels to identify the food products. Employee labeled them.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored inside shopping market Thank you bag in the reach in cooler close to the employee restroom. Person in charge moved the dough to a clear food grade bag.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit 7/23.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.All kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Observed food container with chicken on the walk in cooler floor. Employee moved it to a shelf.
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.