KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY MIAMI
2838 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 954-461-5890
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2026
APR 26
JUL 26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 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 dishwasher machine at bar area not working properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). At both bar area and back kitchen. Employee set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across cook line soiled mold-like substance.
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. Observed no certificate for Shaun, Yves, Antwon, Vincent, Alexis, Johanna.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above entrance hallway kitchen,prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at mop sink area floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance at wall by dishwasher by kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee prepared new solution with bleach. Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority10 Intermediate11 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 dishwasher machine at bar area not working properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). At both bar area and back kitchen. Employee set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across cook line soiled mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at bar area.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bar area.
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. Observed no certificate for Shaun, Yves, Antwon, Vincent, Alexis, Johanna.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink employee bathrooms.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by beer storage and soda storage.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above entrance hallway kitchen,prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean container stored on floor by dry storage.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at mop sink area floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance at wall by dishwasher by kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee prepared new solution with bleach. Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Jun 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline: cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing washing sinks in both the bar area with attachments for rinsing glasses and water well for scoops/utensils.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area: 5 tanks not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area: black wall in the ware wash area.
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler by the cookline: pooled eggs stored above boiled eggs. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline: cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple handwashing washing sinks in both the bar area with attachments for rinsing glasses and water well for scoops/utensils.
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. Scott Taylor Alex riquelme Mikala g Mike mcaulin Rudy pierrelus
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter bar: spray bottle with multi- surface cleaner not labeled.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area: 5 tanks not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Back prep area: employee eating cooked meat in the prep area.
Employee eating while preparing food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back prep area: employee food and book bag stored on shelves with clean containers and utensils. Operator coached the employees, moved items to another area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Shelf in front of the three compartment sink: multiple stacks of clean pans wet- nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Double walk in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep area, by the ware wash area and both bars.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler by the office door gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Dry storage area: debark boxes of aluminum foil stored on the floor underneath the shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area: black wall in the ware wash area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Kitchen several bucket stored in the floor underneath the prep tables.
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.