Kitchen Grill
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
37
Score
Kitchen Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Kitchen Grill trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a hose connected at faucet mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (62F - Cold Holding) at sauces station, as per manager less than 2 hours. Manager stored inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bserved two white cutting boards soiled by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Irina Silva and Yudelsy Rodriguez expired since 08-15-2025.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning solution not labeled under front counter. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used line food-contact shelves at walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed by dry storage area across ware washing.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles at back kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed back kitchen near walk in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled by cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of sauces counter.
21-12-4
37
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator cover container during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling tiles at front counter by cook line. Also observed soiled ac vents throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler under shelves.
36-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at walk in cooler behind marinated raw chicken container.
36-27-5
55
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under shelves at walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling tiles at grill area.
36-34-5
70
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Instructed employee during inspection.
12A-07-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided form during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Did not observed. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Still observed old labels in clean containers. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
32
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed brown rice (65 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per the operator is for reheating.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at < 100 ppm. Operator added another tablet to the water to get 200 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2022. Operator paid the license, confirmation number 228602675. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Observed two cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensils handle touching the products sugar and brown sugar. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At men bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food containers at walk in cooler.
16-46-4
39
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kitchen Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kitchen Grill on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kitchen Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kitchen Grill.
How does Kitchen Grill compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Kitchen Grill most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Kitchen Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kitchen Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kitchen Grill 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 Kitchen Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kitchen Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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