Kao Grill in Miami
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8222 Ne 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138Kao Grill in Miami has a record of 9 inspections spanning from February 2021 to February 2026, accumulating 49 total violations—an average of 5.4 per inspection, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, with handwashing procedures cited in at least four separate inspections (2025, 2024, 2022), proper cooking temperatures cited in three inspections (2025, 2024), and food condition violations in at least two inspections (2026, 2025). The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 documented 27 violations—the highest count in the facility's record—including six intermediate-priority violations. The inspection was completed with no further action required, though the elevated violation count and recurrent handwashing and food temperature findings suggest systemic compliance challenges in food preparation and handling practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kao Grill in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Kao Grill in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Kao Grill in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kao Grill in Miami last inspected?
- Kao Grill in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kao Grill in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kao Grill in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Kao Grill in Miami had?
- Kao Grill in Miami has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kao Grill in Miami find?
- Kao Grill in Miami was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 15 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kao Grill in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Kao Grill in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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