K.A.O Bar and Grill

11 Ne 1St Ave, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025

Score

High Risk

K.A.O Bar and Grill appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. K.A.O Bar and Grill was last inspected on Feb 28, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of oil removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Hallandale Beach restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored above container of Raw fish in Lowboy reach in across from stove. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - 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. Sanitizer 0ppm. Instructed Manager to use triple sink until unit is fixed. Manager set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit for dishwashing machine.

16-37-1

Basic - Lower shelf under small table next to dishwashing machine with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee started work and failed to washed hands before putting on gloves to initiate task working with food. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above gallons of milk in Atosa reach in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Containers of raw meat stored on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wears dangling bracelets.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled sugar and flour containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was K.A.O Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at K.A.O Bar and Grill on file is from Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at K.A.O Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of oil removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at K.A.O Bar and Grill.

How does K.A.O Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?

K.A.O Bar and Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.

Has K.A.O Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at K.A.O Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at K.A.O Bar and Grill 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.A.O Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, K.A.O Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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