K&K Billiard & Sport Bar

1090 Ne 79 St, Miami, FL 33138
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
15
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, K&K Billiard & Sport Bar has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so K&K Billiard & Sport Bar trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
8
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed a package of raw chicken opened stored above raw beef ziplock bags at white chest freezer. Employee rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over sour cream squeeze bottles at reach in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef plastic bags stored with a piece of lettuce inside same container. Employee discarded lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with a license expired since 10-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 milk container opened at white refrigerator across prep table. As per employee opened two days prior.
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled near mop sink area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket stored inside hand sink bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bar area. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Obser no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink bar area no hot water running for 2 minutes water temperature at 77°F.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By sodas. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile disrepair above mop sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted by bar area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket for customers stored on floor by bar area. Observed ice bucket stored on floor across employee bathroom.
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair no TCS food available inside by kitchen entrance.
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing above soda storage and dry container storage.
38-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled by storage.
02D-01-5
15
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Still observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked shrimp located inside reach in cooler near oven. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave inside located kitchen. **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of degreaser. Bar area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water of water stored directly on floor. Located kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Bar area. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed running water for two minutes at temperature 79F. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container store directly on floor, located kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment. Employee bathroom. **Warning**
32-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice bucket, located bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plates and utensils stored not inverted located near ice machine. **Warning**
24-07-4
33
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. Chicken in ziplock bags over fish in clear wrap in stand up freezer in front of prep table. **Warning**
08A-17-6
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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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
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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers in box on the floor between shelving. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen in front of dry storage shelf. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On prep table by the entrance of kitchen and on storage shelf. **Warning**
25-02-4
55
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed mixed ceviche not identified with consumer advisory **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine 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. **Warning**
27-06-4
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 - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was K&K Billiard & Sport Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at K&K Billiard & Sport Bar on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at K&K Billiard & Sport Bar?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at K&K Billiard & Sport Bar.

How does K&K Billiard & Sport Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

K&K Billiard & Sport Bar most recently scored 15 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has K&K Billiard & Sport Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at K&K Billiard & Sport Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at K&K Billiard & Sport Bar 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 K&K Billiard & Sport Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, K&K Billiard & Sport Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.