Killian Cafe & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Killian Cafe & Grill has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited five times.
Killian Cafe & Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Miami average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed for 3 thawed packages of mahi mahi in walk in cooler not removed from packaging. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at walk in cooler mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). As per chef from the night before. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top prep cooler, diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); as per chef less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Observed at reach in cooler, sausage patties (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw steak (54F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding); as per chef for less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Chef began to place ice bags to rapid cool. Observed at walk in cooler mahi mahi (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). As per chef from the night before. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line griddle breakfast potatoes (122F - Hot Holding). As per cook less than 1 hour. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by prep table. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed both front counter and kitchen hand sink used to store cleaning equipment. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed approximately 5 employees engaging in drink and food preparation with no certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for cooks Hector hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No running water at hand wash sink. Observed water valve at kitchen hand sink turn off. **Warning**
27-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at storage area of kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned containers trays and pans stored on dusty metal storage rack at dish washing area. **Warning**
24-06-4
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. Observed for 3 thawed packages of mahi mahi in walk in cooler not removed from packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored under cutting board. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed none available at reach in prep cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at standing reach in cooler unit containers if frozen fruits, onions and bacon not covered. Operator wrapped during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
23
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table in front of handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator moved prep table during inspection.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing surface cleaner not labeled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing oranges stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under green cutting board at prep table next to cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment sink slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not properly protected on top shelf prep table across from cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle at front counter next to clean utensils. Operator removed water bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
52
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed chef at cook line crack shelled eggs into pan then begin plating breakfast potatoes without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by the prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: At time of callback inspection still observed hand wash sink blocked. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ceiling above hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: At time of callback inspection observed ceiling tiles still soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: At time of callback inspection observed no covered waste receptacle in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust build up on walls near ice bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: At time of callback inspection observed walls still soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen unit blocked by garbage bin, prep counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen unit. Observed for the women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed pineapples stored above peeled fruit salad located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing maple syrup. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above storage shelf containing clean utensils, above ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour from bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above ware washing area . **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit by the ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed below the cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for unit by the ice machine.
14-33-4
58
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cut cantaloupe,melon ,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cut cantaloupe,melon ,as per operator from yesterday. (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense flour,sugar from bulk bins. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen , ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed wall fan cover soiled with accumulation dust. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored above mashed potatoes,boiled eggs located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Killian Cafe & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Killian Cafe & Grill on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Killian Cafe & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Killian Cafe & Grill.
How does Killian Cafe & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Killian Cafe & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Killian Cafe & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Killian Cafe & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Killian Cafe & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Killian Cafe & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Killian Cafe & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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