KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL
11401 PINES BLVD STE 496, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 305-476-1611
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 roaches on top of prep table in rear food preparation area. Employee killed roaches and sanitized table
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026026531 | Apr 15, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles in reach in cooler at 45F Manager moved to Walk In Cooler
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on kitchen floor. Employee placed in walk In Cooler
Jun 16, 2026Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open can of Red Bull energy drink stored on shelf above food preparation table containing cut lettuce. Employee removed and discard item
Food stored on floor. Observed metal container a bag of potatoes stored on kitchen floor Employee removed and stored potatoes on a pallet
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 roaches on top of prep table in rear food preparation area. Employee killed roaches and sanitized table
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched raw Beef then continued to prepare cooked chicken without washing hands and changing gloves Employee washed hands and changed gloves
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on food preparation table Employee removed phone from food prep table
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans in Walk In Cooler not covered Beans at 38F Employee covered beans
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added chlorine until solution attained 100ppm
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.. Operator cleaned and sanitized area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beans at 40F not covered inside Walk In Cooler Operator covered beans
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line cooked shrimp (118-122F - Hot Holding); plantain (122-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator reheated items recheck plantain 168F- 195F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee covered with hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of fries stored on walk-in freezer floors Operator elevated.
Stored food not covered. Observed bus pan of cooked beans not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on the wall at 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket. Operator stored correctly.
Working containers of food (sugar and flour)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table over open container with cooked chicken. Operator removed cup and stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between cooler and food preparation table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on shelves used to store food containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink.
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 114F in kitchen. Per operator, chicken cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Advise operator to reheat chicken to 165F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed 2 employees washed their hands in prep sink then engaged in food preparation. Advise employees to wash hands in designated sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 10/30/2024
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink at cookline block with rolling food cart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink at front line used to stored sanitizer bucket. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in freezer floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop with handle stored in rice container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager returned during inspection.
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 1 new employee.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee used bowl to scoop ice in ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to clean cutting board. Operator removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at front counter not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from throwing boxes, grabbed clean trays and open walk in cooler to grabbed raw chicken to prepare. After instructed employee washed hands and placed gloves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water, next to single service to go containers in front counter, employee removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of food in preparation table, between steam pots in front counter, employee removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left and right bottom of back entrance door, missing rubber protection
Food stored on floor. One container of soy sauce on floor in cook line, employee moved to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle touching rice in container, employee removed. -two plastic cups inside two open containers of soy sauce, employee removed both cups.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On top of soda grips, employee removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under ice machine in front counter, employee removed
Jul 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed container with raw chicken stored over bags with cabbages and carrots in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocate cooked chicken.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in food preparation sink and then engaged in food preparation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in prep station block with rolling food cart. Operator relocate cart.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked peas stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, peas cooked on 07/14/2024. Operator correctly date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating on cookline while engaging in food preparation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees food and drinks stored in walk in cooler on top shelf not identified or segregated from restaurant foods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees food items stored on top shelf in walk in cooler next to restaurant food items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various containers with food items stored on kitchen floor.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with peas stored in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between use
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medication container stored on food storage shelf next to food items. Operator discussed at will.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls next to exit door.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food trays stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food items stored in walk in cooler not identified or segregated from restaurant foods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on flip top cooler could lead to cross contamination. operator removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with sauces and cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables stored in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at 00 ppm. Operator set up chlorine sanitizer to substitute quaternary. Set up at 100 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with garbage container. -Observed food trays stored inside hand wash sink at dishwashing area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 3:04 p.m. cooked peas and potatoes held in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator, both items cooked yesterday at 9:00a.m. Both items held for more than 30 hours not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee wash and rinse food containers without sanitizing.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces and cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed clean knife stored between flip to cooler and prep table. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed rice scoop with handle stored in rice bin.
Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered container with peas cold held in walk-in cooler. Operator covered
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.