Kendall Kafe
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
43
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Kendall Kafe stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tamarac facility scores 77, putting Kendall Kafe on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of kidney beans, dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of Feb 07 2025. Operator paid over the phone **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in grey reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
22-08-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed over phone, confirmation # 236054764 **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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
Basic - Employee in kitchen with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area around fryer and cookline has food debris buildup.
36-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cookline soiled with grease and food debris build up.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen by microwave. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
64
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medicine on top shelf of food preparation table. Operator moved medicine to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over raw potatoes in Glass Door reach in cooler opposite cook line. Operator moved smoked salmon to proper shelf. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching soiled dishes then touching clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed and reviewed hand washing procedures with employee.
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling air intake vent.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of microwave beside box of biscuits. Employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed prepared food on food preparation table next to hand washing sink exposed to splash.
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of powdered sugar on food preparation table without proper label. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored cooked turkey in standing reach in freezer
08A-02-6
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.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food milk opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
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 Hand washing sink soiled in kitchen area. Observed cutting board old soiled food residue build up on cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing used for a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chilli and soup prepared on 2/12 not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef chilli and soup stored uncovered in reach in cooler. Operator coveted food
08B-12-5
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Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels and towels used to line cheese, bacon, in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
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 opened more than 24 hours not labeled per operator.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled and with mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink inaccessible with syrup bottles inside sink. Operator removed and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all deli meats cut 24 hours in real in cooler not labeled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Observed Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to hand-wash sink at server counter exposed to splash. Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages in reach in cooler with food not segregated from the public. Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverage cup stored on top of reach in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed uncovered pre made coffee in filters and uncovered lemons stored directly beside hand washing sink located at server station exposed to splash Operator removed and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave in kitchen area has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up at the side of the soda station located at server area station. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Working containers of salt and sugar, water removed from original container located at server area and kitchen area not identified by common name. Operator labeled containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and mold like substance in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items to go items at front and coffee liners counter not inverted. Operator inverted containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at server area between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kendall Kafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kendall Kafe on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kendall Kafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kendall Kafe.
How does Kendall Kafe compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
Kendall Kafe most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has Kendall Kafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kendall Kafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kendall Kafe 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 Kendall Kafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kendall Kafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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