KITCHEN GRILL
2838 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33033 · 786.728.1841
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) at from counter, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler for rapid chill.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated around ceiling vents at preparation area.
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not proper shield by dishwashing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (62F - Cold Holding) at sauces station, as per manager less than 2 hours. Manager stored inside reach in cooler for rapid chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a hose connected at faucet mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bserved two white cutting boards soiled by three compartment sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Irina Silva and Yudelsy Rodriguez expired since 08-15-2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution not labeled under front counter. Employee labeled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used line food-contact shelves at walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed by dry storage area across ware washing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles at back kitchen and ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed back kitchen near walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled by cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of sauces counter.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator cover container during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling tiles at front counter by cook line. Also observed soiled ac vents throughout establishment.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler under shelves.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at walk in cooler behind marinated raw chicken container.
Jan 22, 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling tiles at grill area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on men's bathroom.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 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 Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm).
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside white sugar container at preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base plastic container stored on floor next to preparation area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside brown sugar container at preparation area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white sugar, brown sugar and chicken base containers not labeled with common names at preparation area.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Instructed employee during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container, Manager removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided form during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers next to 3 compartment sink.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); employee replaced with new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding); beans (65F - Cold Holding) as per employee les than 1 hour. Employee moved to walk in cooler.
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. Provided form during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the back area,
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean metal containers stored above 3 compartment sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar and soup base container.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers next to 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar,flour rice and chicken broth powder containers not identified.
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.