Kay's Island Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
29
Score
Kay's Island Grill, located at 18587 Nw 27 Ave in Miami Gardens, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on March 17, 2026, with a score of 29. The inspection identified three critical, five major, and six minor violations. Previous inspections for Kay's Island Grill have also predominantly been high-risk.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
29
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
43
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
41
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
35
Nov 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in back of kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Additionally, observed 6 dead roaches in hallway on floor outside of kitchen. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches behind reach in cooler across cook line. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of reach in cooler next to cook line. Observed 6 dead roaches inside triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 6 dead roaches on light shields in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed corn in reach in freezer in no food grade. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor outside of kitchen in hall. Observed 1 live roach across mop sink on sheet tray. Observed 1 live roach above triple sink in utensils container in kitchen area. Observed 12 live roaches on wooden spatulas above triple sink in kitchen area. Observed 3 live roaches inside of oven in kitchen area. Observed 5 live roaches behind cove molding at kitchen entrance. Observed 2 live roaches on rice bag next to kitchen entrance. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on prep table in kitchen area. Observed 6 live roaches inside of gaskets in reach in cooler next to cook line in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals hanging on same rack with single service items at front counter. **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector sent via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate; kerlyne. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. **Warning**
31B-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. Observed no training for any associates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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