Kavkaz
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
64
Score
Kavkaz appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “equipment gaskets in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in North Miami average 80, so Kavkaz trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef above beef soup inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup on prep table. Employee moved it out. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at the pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster belongs to all shopping center **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface. They are covered with foil.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the salad reach in cooler inside the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located by 3 compartment sink.
29-20-5
64
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair at the pizza station.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some mold like surface on walk in cooler gaskets and door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Dumpster belongs to all shopping center . **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Underneath prep table. Operator covered them with foil. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed by dishwasher machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with flour and sugar with no labels. Employee labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed missing reporting agreement for Tornike Gigoidze. Manager printed the agreement and employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed underneath the prep tables.
14-33-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing inside employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets at pizza station .
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer inside reach in cooler located at the pizza station. Person in charge placed one thermometer inside. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some mold like substance on walk in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
70
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed one of the hand sink was removed from the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed hand sink removed, establishment submitted plan review for approval of new establishment layout. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan Review application was submitted and the equipments location changed and one of the hand sink was removed . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed establishing submitted plan review application to update the layout of the restaurant. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in the kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing hands inside 3 compartment sink instead of using the hand sink. Employee was coached about the use of the hand sink. Employee washed her hands in the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed one of the hand sink was removed from the kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan Review application was submitted and the equipments location changed and one of the hand sink was removed . **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in the kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in between 2 reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped foil use to cover shelf underneath the prep table in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on the prep table. Employee moved it to the sanitizer solution.not in sani **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
61
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean measuring jar next to hand sink located at the front . Manager moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some seasoning items in plastic containers without labels to identify the food products. Employee labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough stored inside shopping market Thank you bag in the reach in cooler close to the employee restroom. Person in charge moved the dough to a clear food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine test kit 7/23.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.All kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food container with chicken on the walk in cooler floor. Employee moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer to check cold temperatures. Observed manager ordered 2 of them in Amazon.com. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secure next to beer dispensing station .
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator stated the dumpster is common for all the stores at the shopping plaza and they cannot control the situation. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
78
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed porous ceiling in all the kitchen and warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on the ceiling tiles and also water damage. As per manager, the roof was repaired , so they will be replacing the damaged tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans not inverted on shelving. Manager inverted them immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed vegetable box on the walk in cooler floor. Employee moved it to a shelf immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil covering shelving in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on the prep table. Employee placed inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt ( as per manager) inside a plastic container without label. Employee labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kavkaz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kavkaz on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kavkaz?
Across the inspection record, “equipment gaskets in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kavkaz.
How does Kavkaz compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Kavkaz most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Kavkaz's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kavkaz have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kavkaz means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kavkaz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kavkaz is inspected around four times per year on average.
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