Sunrise, Broward County

KELLY'S CAJUN GRILL

12801 W SUNRISE BLVD #859, Sunrise, FL 33323

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Oct 9, 2025
City
Sunrise
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03C-44-5

Detail 24104145

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator cooked chicken to 156F initially. Than reheated temperature up to 171F. Corrective Action Taken

01B-01-4

Detail 24104144

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On the dry storage shelf across from prep table. Oyster sauce can found with bent seam.

24-08-4

Detail 24104147

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24104142

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near the reach in cooler, collection of water can be seen.

36-73-4

Detail 24104143

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In front of the wok station area is soiled with grease and some food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 24104146

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler soiled with water and other substance.

29-49-6

Detail 24104141

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Jul 22, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 23893802

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 18

12A-29-4

Detail 23889573

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled wiping cloth then engaged in food preparation.

22-45-4

Detail 23889570

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing sheet tray without sanitizing.

35A-02-7

Detail 23889569

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 small flying insect in prep area, not landing.

03A-02-5

Detail 23889567

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage (76F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature for approximately two hours. Employee moved to walk in freezer to rapid chill. Cooled to 32 1/2 hour later. Corrected On-Site

11-03-5

Detail 23889581

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed certified food manager with no knowledge of food borne illnesses.

22-02-4

Detail 23889576

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 23889568

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by trash can. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23889575

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.

12B-07-4

Detail 23889580

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

08B-49-4

Detail 23889566

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal yogurt stored in walk in cooler on top of box of produce.

40-06-5

Detail 23889571

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above bottled water.

13-03-4

Detail 23889565

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 23889577

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 23889582

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 23889579

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces and seasonings store on the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23889572

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23889574

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

21-09-4

Detail 23889578

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-45-4

Detail 23377307

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils washed in soap and chlorine and then rinsed with water. Intensional not sanitized after use. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23377310

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed an accumulation of old food debris on can opener attached to prep table next to walk-in cooler. Employee washed can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23377306

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler red beans cooked 11/19 not date marked. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23377309

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked chicken stored less than 6inches of the floor. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-10-4

Detail 23377308

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on top of sugar bin next to flip top cooler in kitchen. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23377311

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked peas stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Warning

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03C-44-5

Detail 23089127

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bourbon chicken (135-200F - Cooking). Employee placed chicken back on grill to complete the cooking processes. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23089128

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried fish (125F - Hot Holding). Per operator,item has been out of temperature for approximately 5mins. Reheated to 190F. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23089126

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored next to cans of oyster sauce.

31B-04-4

Detail 23089130

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen. PIC replaced sign. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23089129

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed +200. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 22744541

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (61F - Cooling). Per operator item has been cooling for more than 6 hours but did not make it to 41F. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 22744537

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (61F - Cooling). Per operator item has been cooling for more than 6 hours but did not make it to 41F. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22744538

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spaghetti (124F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Per operator Item was placed on line approximately 45mins prior to inspection. Item was out of temperature for approximately 15 mins. Employee voluntarily discarded.

11-26-1

Detail 22744539

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Justin P. employed one week.

40-06-5

Detail 22744536

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed packs of single service boxes stored on top of and next to employee bag. Employee removed back and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22744540

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of seasoning stored on floor across from standing freezer. Employee removed.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 22496796

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Walk in cooler Observed spaghetti (50F - Cooling). Per operator, item was placed in cooler the day prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 22496793

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Walk in cooler Observed spaghetti (50F - Cooling). Per operator, item was placed in cooler the day prior to inspection but did not make it to 42F within 6 hours. See stop sale.

12B-07-4

Detail 22496792

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Storage shelf above flip top cooler. Observed employee beverage stored next to spices and seasoning above flip top cooler across from cooking unit. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22496794

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to mop sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22496795

Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen Observed: - Bucket of salt stored on floor next to reach in cooler - Bucket of fish seasoning stored on floor next to storage shelf.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-19-4

Detail 22049136

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. An employee washed their hands with cold water. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee re-washed their hands properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22049135

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup ob the can opener blade.

41-17-4

Detail 22049137

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical sprat bottle at the mop sink.

14-69-4

Detail 22049133

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside of the white chest freezer in the back kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22049138

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is grease dripping from the hood filters over the grill.

42-01-4

Detail 22049134

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored inside of the wringer of the mop bucket.

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 21340933

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand-wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21340934

Basic - Working containers of cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 20459564

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing between hose and faucet of mop sink. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20459568

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee beverage stored in front counter handwash sink. Operator removed and restored access. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20459563

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided with towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 20459565

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at front counter dispenser. Operator provided with alternative soap. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20459566

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in rear kitchen area with heavy cut marks.

12B-07-4

Detail 20459567

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on front counter ice machine. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20459562

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on chest freezer and standing freezer. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20459561

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Still damp. Operator removed and stored hung up on wall to allow to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

03B-01-6

Detail 20313444

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded fish (120°F - Hot Holding) in small tray not in contact with water under at front steam table. Operator stated was cooked at 12pm, observed at 3:03 pm. Operator reheated to 165°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 20313443

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attached to mop sink and no vacuum breaker installed between them.

09-17-4

Detail 20313448

Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee working with raw shrimp using bare hands to remove from water bath used to thaw product and item moved to walk-in cooler; item is not being heated until later.

22-02-4

Detail 20313441

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20313446

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in rear warewashing area blocked by equipment stored on floor such as mop bucket, empty containers, cleaning supplies. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20313452

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator items stored in handwash sink at front counter to rinse. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20313445

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in front counter area with mold like substance on shield.

12B-07-4

Detail 20313442

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee beverages on cook line. One of shelf above make table and one on container of flour. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20313449

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer with gasket torn off from door and hanging in unit. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20313451

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil and container of soy stored on floor in kitchen. Operator removed and stored appropriately off of the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20313450

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.

21-07-4

Detail 20313447

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site