KENDALL KAFE
7658 N NOB HILL RD, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954-366-6837
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018061325 | Nov 27, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2018057889 | Nov 8, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm. Operator prime machine for proper circulation of sanitizer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed employee medication stored on shelf in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food container stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on walls at cook line.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw sausage stored over uncooked bacon. The sausage was moved lower.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In the steam table, sausage gravy (138F - Reheating). The item was placed in the steam table to reheat 3 hours ago. The item never reached the 165F mark before 2 hours. The item was discarded. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In the steam table, sausage gravy (138F - Reheating). The item was placed in the steam table to reheat 3 hours ago. The item never reached the 165F mark before 2 hours. The item was discarded. See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The kitchen hand sink was used to store a pitcher. The pitcher was removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs and smoked salmon not indicated as raw or undercooked on the menu
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Flip top; chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in u it less than 4 hours not portioned or prepared today. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Observed flip top open for an extended amount of time while cooking.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Found two employee beverages in 3 door cooler. Operator moved
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of kidney beans, dented.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of Feb 07 2025. Operator paid over the phone
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in grey reach in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board operator removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator primed dishwasher now 100ppm corrected on site.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed raw breaded chicken over fries in left one door by handwashing sink. 2. Raw Turkey patties over spinach freezer next to grill. Operator corrected on site.
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. Flip top; Swiss cheese held at 51 over 4 hrs stored in unit double pan, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top; Swiss cheese held at 51 over 4 hrs stored in unit double pan, see stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William Santo expired 4/1/2024
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For menu items nova, poached eggs on menu. Operator identified items on menu, corrected on site.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector provided form, operator completed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon stored in reach in cooler in kitchen prepared over 24 hrs. Operator date marked.
Dirty white bowl stored on clean rack. Operator rewashed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in kitchen area 1. Two personal drinks observed on the prep table next to microwave and top shelf near spices. 2. One water bottle observed in reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor around cooking equipment soiled with food debris.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Small child sleeping in back area by rear exit/ entrance door. Operator relocated to office separated from public.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall area behind stove.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed customer RTE foods next to handwashing sink exposed to splash.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar at wait station not labeled
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed over phone, confirmation # 236054764
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen by microwave.
Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area around fryer and cookline has food debris buildup.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cookline soiled with grease and food debris build up.
Nov 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine on top shelf of food preparation table. Operator moved medicine to proper storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over raw potatoes in Glass Door reach in cooler opposite cook line. Operator moved smoked salmon to proper shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching soiled dishes then touching clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed and reviewed hand washing procedures with employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling air intake vent.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of microwave beside box of biscuits. Employee removed water bottle.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed prepared food on food preparation table next to hand washing sink exposed to splash.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of powdered sugar on food preparation table without proper label. Operator labeled container.
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.