How many health inspections has MAI KAI RESTAURANT had?

MAI KAI RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MAI KAI RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, MAI KAI RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MAI KAI RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at MAI KAI RESTAURANT are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

MAI KAI RESTAURANT

3599 N FEDERAL HWY, Oakland Park, FL 33308

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TIKI RESTAURANT LLC · License: SEA1600994

MAI KAI RESTAURANT in Oakland Park, FL has 22 inspections on record with 169 total violations (7.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

169Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 4, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Apr 4, 2025 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Jan 3, 2025 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 3, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Aug 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Jun 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2017 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 26 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 29 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

MAI KAI RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MAI KAI RESTAURANT had?: MAI KAI RESTAURANT has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MAI KAI RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, MAI KAI RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MAI KAI RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at MAI KAI RESTAURANT are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

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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).

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