Kam Wow
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
100
Score
Kam Wow, located at 12895 Sw 42 St in Miami, FL, had a low-risk inspection on 2025-05-16 with a score of 100 and no violations recorded. This most recent inspection stands in contrast to the facility's historical pattern, which shows mostly high-risk findings across nine previous inspections. The establishment serves Chinese cuisine.
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Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside wide chest reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front counter reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
21-12-4
67
May 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
May 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel in direct contact with spring rolls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel in direct contact with spring rolls. **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach resting on bottom shelf near container of noodles inside 2 door reach in cooler across from expo area. Observed approximately 7 live roaches crawling on floor underneath 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath preparation cooler at cook line. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on floor underneath dish machine at ware washing room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed 1 live roach crawling on menu at front counter. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
67
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ribs at reach in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager since previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Adam hired more than 30 days with no manager certificate.
53A-07-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezers.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water not working when valve open at kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at sushi station near reach in cooler.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at dining area.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under spray sink at ware washing area. Observed 2 dead roaches inside bathroom, 1 behind the door and the other inside the cabinet. Operator discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage at wine reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on top and bottom of back exit door next to the bathroom.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of grease next to the 3 compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 tile cracked at sushi station and 1 at cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line.
14-69-4
33
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate for manager Adam employed more than 30 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed Khamtana Adam Khounxay expired on 2-14-24. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw tuna tartare, raw sushi sampler, raw sashimi appetizer, spicy tuna roll, volcano roll, rainbow roll, seafood roll, raw temaki and raw hamachi on the menu. Items not identified as raw and linked to consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed establishment offers raw tuna tartare, raw sushi sampler, raw sashimi appetizer, spicy tuna roll, volcano roll, rainbow roll, seafood roll, raw temaki and raw hamachi on the menu. Items not identified as raw and linked to consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed gaskets at reach in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce container stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed soy sauce container stored on floor at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed some build up removed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed cold water valve missing at hand sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed cold water valve missing at hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Observed hood soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
58
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in non food-grade bags at upright freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tilapia stored next to above ready to eat dessert in chest freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled prep table by grill area.
22-02-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed two hand sinks at back of kitchen by three compartment sink and at wash ware area both mounted on wood not treated **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored in back of wash ware area exposed not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Back exit door.
35B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meats stored in reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food ready for use not labeled in reach in cooler
02D-01-5
39
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in chest freezer next to uprights.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food bags used to store produce in upright cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area next to wok cook.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed lettuce un covered exposed to splash from hand washing sink at front bar counter.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula stored between three compartment sink and wall ..
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At three compartment sink area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By dish area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wok area. Manager removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed hand washing sink at bar and hand washing sink at back of restaurant mounted on wood not treated.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauces ready to use and food not labeled in walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
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