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KEE GRILL

17940 N MILITARY TRL STE 700, Boca Raton FL 33496 · 561.302.2858

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats165
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012154
Grade history
NOV 23
SEP 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler date marked 8-24. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $960

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026029745Feb 26, 2026May 27, 2026$400
2--2025043861May 14, 2025Jun 16, 2025$200
2--2021057595Nov 1, 2021Mar 9, 2022$360

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top coolers at cook line Flip top cooler closest to hot box; raw fish (46F); tilapia (45F); raw shrimp (43F); raw salmon (43F), flip top #2 closest to fryer; raw fish (60F); raw ceviche (51F), raw chicken 50F. Per operator all foods not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved all foods to walk in cooler to quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen across from cook line and at handwashing sink at salad station. Operator provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Call 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
Show 3 findings ▾
No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers at ware washing area.
Basic/14-38-4/Return visit Sep 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from stove; raw fish (49F); onion snapper (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed ice on foods.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 82F stored at cook line under no temperature control. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator placed back on to stove to reheat to 165F or higher.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Operator removed tuna.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers at ware washing area.
Basic/14-38-4
May 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at warewashing area old labels stuck on containers.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 15, 2025 · Time Extended
May 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler Raw lamb fat over ready to eat asparagus. Operator stored asparagus properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler #2; crabmeat (62F); raw shrimp (65F); raw fish (62F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed foods in ice bath.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in Flip top cooler #1; raw shrimp 44-46F at 3:30 to 46-47F at 4:00 (cooling since 12:30). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within four hours. Operator placed food in ice bath.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator placed can opener to warewashing area to be cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at warewashing area old labels stuck on containers.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Tyson chicken tenders stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 6, 2024 · Next unannounced Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing at hand wash sink next to triple sink in disrepair. Water draining on to floor
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 6, 2024 · Next unannounced Time Extended
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building, begin handling utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler date marked 8-24. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
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. Raw tuna fully thawed in labeled reduced oxygen packaging
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. left side flip top on cook line: raw snapper (53F); raw onion snapper (55F); raw tuna (52F); crab (54F); raw shrimp (53F); raw shrimp (54F); raw chicken (49F). Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator states items moved to unit approximately 2 hours ago. Operator started to ice items, retook temperatures at end of inspection with decreases in temperature
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. Can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange substance at ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Raw tuna fully thawed in labeled reduced oxygen packaging. See Stop Sale
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing at hand wash sink next to triple sink in disrepair. Water draining on to floor
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Ware washing shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cream/milk in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled. Server section of bar
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink. Discussed with operator
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Mussel tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator replaced
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining o ton floor surface into floor drain at prep sink on cook line. Operator moved drain pipe
Basic/29-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinking cup stored in Walk In Cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Chopped Spinach. Walk In Cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around Dishwasher
Basic/36-27-5

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.