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TAP42

11735 SHERRY LN, Kendall FL 33183

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats283
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337108
Grade history
APR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects flying around liquor bottles at bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing a vacuum breaker at the two way hose splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Missing a vacuum breaker at the two way hose splitter at mop sink Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large food pans wet nesting on shelves near kitchen entrance.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Observed large food pans wet nesting on shelves near kitchen entrance. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broke door gasket inside reach in cooler across stove near small prep area. Also observed in poor condition the door panel on reach in cooler across of stove.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Observed broke door gasket inside reach in cooler across stove near small prep area. Also observed in poor condition the door panel on reach in cooler across of stove. Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door where large ice machines are located.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Observed at exit door where large ice machines are located. Time Extended
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled behind stove area, behind and sides of prep tables across of cook lines and behind the large ice machines.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Observed soiled behind stove area, behind and sides of prep tables across of cook lines and behind the large ice machines. Time Extended
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation exposed for RIC with disrepair door, located across of stove.
Basic/14-36-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Observed insulation exposed for RIC with disrepair door, located across of stove. Time Extended
The state's own report →
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over Cesar dressing tub inside reach in cooler in prep area. Operator placed salmon below.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pasta batch #1 (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta batch #2 (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler near small prep table. Per operator, pasta was cooked from last evening prep. Also observed cheese (62F - Cold Holding), 2nd temp (62F - Cold Holding) in prep table across stove.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta batch #1 (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta batch #2 (51F - Cold Holding), inside reach in cooler near small prep table. Per operator, pasta was cooked from last evening prep. Also observed cheese (62F - Cold Holding), 2nd temp (62F - Cold Holding) in prep table across stove. Also observed ambient thermometer reading at 54°F. Reviewed thermometer at the end of inspection, reading at 60°F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing a vacuum breaker at the two way hose splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by AC unit the secondary hws in kitchen area near warewashing area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
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 in cold holding unit cooked pasta batch #1 (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta batch #2 (51F - Cold Holding), inside reach in cooler near small prep table. Also observed cheese (62F - Cold Holding), 2nd temp (62F - Cold Holding) in prep table across stove. Observed 2nd temp cooked pasta batch #1 (50F - Cold Holding). Also observed ambient thermometer reading at 54°F. Reviewed thermometer at the end of inspection, reading at 60°F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in use green cutting board with deep grooves.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large food pans wet nesting on shelves near kitchen entrance.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broke door gasket inside reach in cooler across stove near small prep area. Also observed in poor condition the door panel on reach in cooler across of stove.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door where large ice machines are located.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed around large ice machines in back area near mop sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled behind stove area, behind and sides of prep tables across of cook lines and behind the large ice machines.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside rolling large container in kitchen.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed with accumulation of grease inside the ovens at the cook lines.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed insulation exposed for RIC with disrepair door, located across of stove.
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing for RIC across of stove. Operator was able to provide and placed inside.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed silver shelved housing cans and dry food items soiled with food debris operator had an employee wipe shelves down.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean food pan on shelf next to kitchen entrance.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three cutting board's in used has cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on top of prep table t kitchen entrance. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup outside walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled back wall on prep sink located next to produce walk in cooler.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (47 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (54 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across the grill. As per employee less than 3 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a rack of clean glasses blocking hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed the rack.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container use as a scoop inside white rice container in the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles bowing in kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled inside kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on top of to go table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet in hot kitchen line while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at hot line.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at clean utensils at kitchen entrance dry storage pans.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in bar area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair by the exit door.
Basic/36-24-5
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing.
Basic/14-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to exit door.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle above top of food within a closed container of sushi rice.
Basic/10-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution on preparation tables in the kitchen area.
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside white rice container. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans wet nesting on rack near kitchen entrance
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near cook line across from dish area and bar area
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed raw mahi stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator picked up products and placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple clean containers with old labels stored on rack near kitchen entrance
Basic/16-46-4
Apr 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Apr 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flying insects flying around liquor bottles at bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat sauce inside reach in cooler at fry station. Operator relocated products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted near ice machines. Operator inverted buckets.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door by ice machines
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at ice machine
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup outside walk in freezer door
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator properly placed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 90F at steam table next to cook line. Operator turned on steam table.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun at bar area. Operator connected line.
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked wings (81F - Cooling) at walk in cooler 1. As per manager and time mark, product prepared 2.5 hours prior. Manager took product to reheat to 165F.
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in buttermilk (47F - Cold Holding) over ice at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at fry station. Employee removed cutting board. Observed soda nozzles at bar soiled. Employee began removing debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at side of roof top entrance.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dish area and ice machines.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor and mats at dish area soiled with slimy substance.
Basic/36-73-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar. Manager installed line during inspection.
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 26, 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
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored over raw calamari at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products.
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at kitchen entrance and bar. Manager replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door at roof top entrance located near back exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 87F. Chef took items to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste lines cut at bar area.
Basic/29-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled at kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at bar area. Manager provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff with watch and bracelet while handling food at cook line and preparation area.
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed sprouts and corn not covered while stored at walk-in cooler. Manager had items covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled at cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.