Akash Kendall
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2024
11
Score
Going back to 2022, Akash Kendall has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 9, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 24 violations per visit versus roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Akash Kendall on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer washing metal container at 3 compartment sink and then began handling clean containers, no hand wash. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 5 ants crawling on wall near dry storage shelf at hallway leading to back exit door. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over dough at and raw chicken and raw lamb over sauces located at the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor near dish machine. Observed 1 rodent dripping on top of dish machine. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor near walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 thawed raw mahi filets stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Coached owner on proper thawing procedures. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow lentils (45F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator, item prepared on previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (109F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, item held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow lentils (45F - Cooling) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator, item prepared on previous day. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water available. When valve is open. At hand sink at dish area. Operator turned on hot water valve at hand sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets heavily soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic spray bottle and wiping cloth stored inside hand sink at dish area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed new employee Vanessa, no proof of health reporting agreement. Provided form via email to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand sink at dish area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath cutting board on preparation station located in front of fryer. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine located at dining area. **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door near customer bathroom. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishwasher soiled with debris. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing, front preparation counter, cook line and storage area. Observed drop down ceiling removed at cook line and front preparation areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed baking sheets stored on the floor near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth utilized to handle naan at cook line. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on preparation counter located at front counter. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed no lighting available at front preparation area. **Warning**
38-11-4
11
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. Establishment has no chlorine at time of inspection for dishmachine. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken prepared the day before not date marked at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at back kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frying oil stored on floor at dry storage area and entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water at 90F. Chef discarded water and had utensils washed and sanitized. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no thrash can at employees bathroom. **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at preparation area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
43
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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 Vishanth Kumamoto with certificate expired on 09.29.23 from National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - 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 manager with vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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 manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreements, they started signing it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two door reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ginger and garlic mix stored on walk-in cooler floor and boxes of frying oil stored on floor at kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Observed clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at dishwashing area.
24-05-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen.
14-69-4
43
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when valve is open near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located at front preparation area, storage areas and ware washing area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located at back storage hallway.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on the floor at front preparation area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at single door reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Located at back exit door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed single service pizza boxes stored on floor near kitchen entrance door.
25-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking onto floor underneath hand sink near ice machine.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Akash Kendall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Akash Kendall on file is from Sep 9, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Akash Kendall?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Akash Kendall.
How does Akash Kendall compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Akash Kendall most recently scored 11 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Akash Kendall's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Akash Kendall have averaged around 24 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Akash Kendall means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Akash Kendall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Akash Kendall is inspected around two times per year on average.
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