Ken's Healthy Delights
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Ken's Healthy Delights has five inspections in the public record. Ken's Healthy Delights was last inspected on Jul 25, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
Ken's Healthy Delights' latest score is in line with the Kendall average of 66. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs the handle clean utensils and grabbed ready to eat tortilla without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut steak stored inside reach in cooler not date marked, as per operator was prepared over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed ice scoop stored directly under paper towels at hand sink at front counter.
24-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crepe spatula stored inside standing water 80F at front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
23-03-4
64
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak stored over cut lettuce. Coached operator about proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
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 ready to eat Garbanzo beans not date marked at front counter reach-in cooler. Coached operator about proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unable to answer questions regarding calibrating thermometer. Coached operator about proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in hand sink. Coached operator about proper procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table near hand sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on ice machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets of reach in freezer soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in back of kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered strawberries, cut tomatoes, and cut lettuces in upright reach in cooler at cook line. Coached operator about proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
37
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink is not used in correct order and Food contact surfaces not sanitized. Operator was coached with the correct order to use the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.observed raw chicken stored over guacamole and next to ice cream at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the product. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainers stored inside hand washing sink at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad with date marked at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator, was made one - two days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine filter with no date marking and unable to verify last time filter was changed.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed operator was unable to answer how to use three compartment sink.
53B-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink not properly setup. Middle rinse compartment used for washing. Operator was coached in the proper way to setup and use the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at front counter with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single service articles stored inside employee bathroom. Operator was advised to remove single service items from employee bathroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked eggs cooling on 3 compartment sink at prep area.
06-01-5
37
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces at reach in cooler at front counter area. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and plastic container stored inside hand sink at preparation area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container we of chicken salad not date marked at reach in cooler at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish strainer with rust at ware washing area.
14-11-5
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Observed food employee portioning beans at front counter area not wearing hair restraint.
13-09-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ken's Healthy Delights last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ken's Healthy Delights on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ken's Healthy Delights?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ken's Healthy Delights.
How does Ken's Healthy Delights compare to other restaurants in Kendall?
Ken's Healthy Delights most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kendall average of 66.
Has Ken's Healthy Delights' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ken's Healthy Delights have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ken's Healthy Delights 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 Ken's Healthy Delights inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ken's Healthy Delights is inspected around two times per year on average.
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