Kelly's Cajun Grill
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
58
Score
Kelly's Cajun Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Kelly's Cajun Grill trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator cooked chicken to 156F initially. Than reheated temperature up to 171F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On the dry storage shelf across from prep table. Oyster sauce can found with bent seam.
01B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near the reach in cooler, collection of water can be seen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In front of the wok station area is soiled with grease and some food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler soiled with water and other substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
58
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 small flying insect in prep area, not landing.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (76F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature for approximately two hours. Employee moved to walk in freezer to rapid chill. Cooled to 32 1/2 hour later. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled wiping cloth then engaged in food preparation.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing sheet tray without sanitizing.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed certified food manager with no knowledge of food borne illnesses.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces and seasonings store on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above bottled water.
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal yogurt stored in walk in cooler on top of box of produce.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
23
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bourbon chicken (135-200F - Cooking). Employee placed chicken back on grill to complete the cooking processes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried fish (125F - Hot Holding). Per operator,item has been out of temperature for approximately 5mins. Reheated to 190F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored next to cans of oyster sauce.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. PIC replaced sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed +200. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand-wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kelly's Cajun Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kelly's Cajun Grill on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kelly's Cajun Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kelly's Cajun Grill.
How does Kelly's Cajun Grill compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Kelly's Cajun Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Kelly's Cajun Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kelly's Cajun Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kelly's Cajun Grill 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 Kelly's Cajun Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kelly's Cajun Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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