Green Apple Kendall
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Green Apple Kendall nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 11 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Green Apple Kendall's 41 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ready to eat chicken uncovered next to chicken, ham not all products commercially packaged. Operator reorganized and covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell egg over vegetables at reach in cooler across three compartment sink.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed thermometer with no battery to check food temperature.
05-10-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom with no self-closing doors located at lobby. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent in prep area located at front counter. And also observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent inside kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Date on license displayed is October 1st, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler located at front lobby.
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at kitchen exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray container.
14-73-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under hand wash sink across prep line in lobby area.
21-44-1
41
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500-400ppm) at front counter. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortilla wraps in reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink at ware washing area with a reading of 0ppm. Employee added quaternary tablets to water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at handwashing at front counter at 79F. Employee was able to turn on water heater during inspection, final reading was 102F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially, processed cakes, portioned, and individual containers missing production date.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic measuring cup in handwashing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing nor is it tight fitting. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and front counter where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles to the right of hood system, broken, and in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observe current license not displayed. Date on license displayed is October 1st, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to register torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed three containers of cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cook line not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed three bags of frozen plantains thawing at room temperature coached employee on proper thawing method employee placed bags of sweet plantains under cold, running water to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
33
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. There are 3 tables with 5 chairs and 2 lounge chairs in dining room. Establishment is listed as a NOST. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: There are 3 tables with 5 chairs and 2 lounge chairs in dining room. Establishment is listed as a NOST. **Time Extended**
28-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at three compartment sink reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed water at three compartment sink reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hws reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed water at hws reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout food preparation areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed throughout food preparation areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license posted expired 10/01/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed current license posted expired 10/01/2024. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed at white cutting board at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. There are 3 tables with 5 chairs and 2 lounge chairs in dining room. Establishment is listed as a NOST. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed floor tile missing near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at mop sink reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Observed water at mop sink reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Admin Complaint**
27-10-4
50
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. There are 3 tables with 5 chairs and 2 lounge chairs in dining room. Establishment is listed as a NOST.
28-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored inside hansink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at three compartment sink reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee replenished **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee replenished **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hws reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license posted expired 10/01/2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout food preparation areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. There are 3 tables with 5 chairs and 2 lounge chairs in dining room. Establishment is listed as a NOST. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at mop sink reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in coolers at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
25
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reaching 79F at all handwash sinks after running for 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above stove. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on cutting board at front counter. Operator removed phone from cutting board.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. There are 3 tables with 5 chairs and 2 lounge chairs in dining room. Establishment is listed as a NOST. Operator applied 6/10/24 applications #2010-1639104. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water reaching 79F after running for 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator removed beverage from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc stored on cutting board in kitchen **Warning**
21-12-4
33
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground turkey stored over ready to eat strawberries in deep freezer. Employee corrected rotation of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at front counter. Pitcher stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom, front counter and in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and stapler stored on cutting board at front counter make table. Cell phone stored on food contact surface in kitchen next to diced chicken being reheated. Employee removed personal items from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. There are 3 tables with 5 chairs and 2 lounge chairs in dining room. People are eating at tables. Establishment is listed as a NOST. Provided establishment with Seating Evaluation form.
51-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Printed sign for establishment to hang above sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
43
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over tortillas and croissants. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside of thank you bag at reach in cooler. Operator moved the products to be repacked in ziplock bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cheese (46 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed open hummus with expiration dates 12-28-2023 and 01-05-2024 at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open hummus with expiration dates 12-28-2023 and 01-05-2024 at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
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. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishments offer smoked salmon, items not identified as raw. Manager identified the product as raw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. One located next to three compartment sink. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at drain board three compartment sink.
24-18-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen/preparation area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes on ceiling tiles at preparation area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils and clean plastic containers stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans/pots stored not inverted at shelves under preparation table.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food at reach in cooler not properly identified and segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of reach in freezer preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensils handle touching tuna salad and diced tomatoes at reach in cooler. Operator removed the utensils handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
19
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over quinoa at reach in cooler across from ware washing area. Employee rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers smoked salmon raw, item not identified as raw. Employees began editing menus. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer minimum temperature 50F.
05-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near electric stove near hand sink. Observed wall soiled at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed single service forks not inverted at storage area.
25-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of Dulce de leche and cakes missing required information at reach in cooler near front counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plastic containers stored next to hand sink at front counter area.
24-27-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in ceiling above chest reach in freezer near back exit door.
36-24-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near reach in freezers near back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on cutting board at front counter and back preparation area. Employee removed phones and took cutting boards to wash, rinse and sanitize.
40-06-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Apple Kendall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Apple Kendall on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Apple Kendall?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Green Apple Kendall.
How does Green Apple Kendall compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Green Apple Kendall most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Green Apple Kendall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Green Apple Kendall have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Green Apple 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 Green Apple Kendall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Apple Kendall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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