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KLAW 2

1737 N BAYSHORE DRIVE. FLOOR 5, Miami FL 33132 · 305 239-2523

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats144
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337260
Grade history
OCT 23
DEC 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Under three compartments sink kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
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Food stored on floor. Plastic container with salt. Operator removed from the floor during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed during inspection and provide plastic mat to the employee.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with raw beef stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler near office. Also observed plastic containers with spices, rices, seasoning stored directly on floor near walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located cook line area.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Basic/16-55-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with soy sauce stored directly on floor located storage area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2022.
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash Near oven. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near oven. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Admin Complaint
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Sep 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottle of water located on top of prep table located near cook area. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4

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.