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LEINSTER / KAONA ROOM

1604 NE 1 AVE, Miami FL 33132 · 305-532-1233

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats177
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336311
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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
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

Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
High priority/29-45-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in office.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler next to warewash.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in tiki bar area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 7, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn cream on dry rack above plates and cooler across flat top. Operator removed during inspection.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of tomato paste with dent; Roseli 6 lb and 15 ox.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
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 0 ppm; chlorine sanitizer.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed at mop sink.
High priority/29-45-4/Warning
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid in tiki bar area. Operator removed on site.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in hand sink in warewash area. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in office.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor outside of walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in bar on top of reach in cooler.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers above triple sink.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler next to warewash.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler next to hand sink.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in tiki bar area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in warewash.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 21, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in cooler near dishwasher machine. Operator stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution Chlorine 400ppm +. Observed operating discard the solution during inspection. Recheck sanitizer solution Chlorine 200 ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Colander. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef. Operator stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrective Action Taken
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Intermediate/11-01-5
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4

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.