How many restaurants are in Kendall?

Kendall, Florida has 23 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Kendall?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Kendall is 94.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Kendall?

The most frequently cited violations in Kendall are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Kendall?

Steak N Shake has the most locations in Kendall with 1 establishments.

How does Kendall compare to the Florida state average?

Kendall has a pass rate of 94.1%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Kendall?

Food establishments in Kendall have an average of 15 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Kendall been assessed?

Food establishments in Kendall have been assessed $1,520 in fines across 4 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $380 and the largest single fine was $400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Kendall restaurants?

7 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Kendall. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Kendall inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Kendall, Florida has 6 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 10 inspections on record.

Kendall — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Kendall Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Kendall, Florida has 23 food establishments with 346 inspections on record. The pass rate is 94.1%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 7.9 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Avocados Food in Kendall on August 13, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

23Facilities

346Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

94.1%Pass Rate

7.9Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Carrrot Express	20	155	1
Pita Fresh	26	329	0
Steak N Shake	29	275	0
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant	23	270	0
Gheemiami	22	265	0

Kendall Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Kendall 94.1% Pass Rate 94.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Kendall 7.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.9

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Kendall 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Kendall Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 15	Tap42	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Kendall Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	6,241
36	Proper ventilation	6,019
22	Consumer advisory	5,778
23	Chemical properly stored	4,664
03	Employee health reporting	4,011

Kendall Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

4Actions on Record

$1,520Total Fines

$380Avg Fine

$400Largest Fine

4Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Aug 13, 2025	Avocados Food	$400	1--2025029068

Kendall Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

7Fire Violations

3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	4
Propane tank stored inside building	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1

Kendall Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Kendall has 6 FDACS-regulated facilities with 10 inspections on record.

6Retail Facilities

10FDACS Inspections

Kendall FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	5
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	3
5-402.11	Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from	2
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	2
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	2

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Kendall Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Shell	1	152	1,169

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Kendall: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Steak N Shake	1	275
Jersey Mikes	1	110
Cava	1	47
Wingstop	1	45
Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza	1	157

Kendall Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Kendall?: Kendall, Florida has 23 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Kendall?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Kendall is 94.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Kendall?: The most frequently cited violations in Kendall are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Kendall?: Steak N Shake has the most locations in Kendall with 1 establishments.
How does Kendall compare to the Florida state average?: Kendall has a pass rate of 94.1%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Kendall?: Food establishments in Kendall have an average of 15 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Kendall been assessed?: Food establishments in Kendall have been assessed $1,520 in fines across 4 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $380 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Kendall restaurants?: 7 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Kendall. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Kendall inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Kendall, Florida has 6 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 10 inspections on record.

Kendall Restaurants & Food Establishments (23)

Carrrot Express 1 closure

8880 SW 72 PL, Kendall

20 inspections · 155 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Shell FDACS Retail

10401 S Dixie Hwy, Kendall

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Barnes & Noble Booksellers INC FDACS Retail

8525 Mills DR Ste 114, Kendall

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Kwik Stop # 8300 FDACS Retail

8300 SW 124th ST, Kendall

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

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