KINGS CREEK HOLE IN THE WALL
8002 SW 81 DR, Miami FL 33143 · 786.252.9224
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 42 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table containers of coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). As per chef from 12/2/24. Operator removed and discarded.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on top of reach in bar cooler; cleaning spray. Operator removed.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food rack.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to back exit where ice machine is.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed water damage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table across ovens.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in prep area; flour no label. Operator labeled during inspection.
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to exit door where ice machine is.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer and walk in.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table across cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 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. Observed dish machine at bar with 0 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaner stored on cooler at bar area. Operator had them removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled dry food shelves.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to exit door where ice machine is.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 phones on prep table. Observed bag on box of steam pans. Items were removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of buns on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed onto shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer and walk in.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table across cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed outside of establishment at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on shelves above steam table where plates and single service are held.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in employee restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep tables.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2nd walk in cooler; raw mahi over hot dogs. Operator fixed on site.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 55F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (50F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (54F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 55F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (50F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (54F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed outside of establishment at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on shelves above steam table where plates and single service are held.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in employee restroom.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 55F. The following tcs foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (50F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (54F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding).
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed above prep table across ovens; keys and empty bottle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep tables.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 13, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen, operator placed paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on ice machine. Operator inverted bucket.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked at entrance of kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles on wall on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored on floor in back storage area. Operator picked up box.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed in beer walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over drink bottles. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table containers of coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). As per chef from 12/2/24. Operator removed and discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in pico de gallo and onion containers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with old dust and grease build up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone stored on beverages boxes at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler lid broken, unable to remain open.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall above grill missing tiles.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers at bar area soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in coolers at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket in lobby area.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers stored over sliced peppers and cooked ribs at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary > 500 ppm) under preparation table cook line. Operator added water to get 200 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potatoes cutter soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provides the bear guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided the hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor walk in cooler used for beer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair next to walk in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked chicken, cooked beef containers exposed to splash at shelves walk in cooler with dripping condensation water from the ceiling. Manager relocated the products to other shelves.
Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in front of walk in freezer. And wall in disrepair over grill cook line.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers at beer walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings from 06-23 not covered at walk in cooler. Operator covered the product.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance above three compartments sink and inside of walk-in cooler.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored next to cooked pork at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the cooked pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (65 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for les than three hours. Operator moved the products to the bottom part for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potatoes cutter soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and employee bathroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter and employee bathroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At employee bathroom at the back of the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup on condiments container. And inside of pico de gallo container at walk-in cooler. Operator removed the cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
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 tuna inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler bearing the label. Operator open the individual packages.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. One located between bathrooms.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor walk in cooler due to water leaking from the ceiling.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair next to walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed some tiles wall missing behind fryers at cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between reach in coolers. Operator removed the knives and sent those to the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the sugar at coffee station area. Operator removed the handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest reach in freezer gasket with black mold like substance.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket at preparation table. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to the shelf under preparation table.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings not covered at walk in cooler. Operator started to cover the products.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet hand wash sink front counter.
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.