J&B KINGSTON GRILL
921 GARDENIA DR, Daytona Beach FL 32117 · 386-307-4870
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in dry food storage area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $620
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018022822 | Mar 13, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $300 |
| 4--2017040254 | Jun 28, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta salad in walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -restroom.
1 Dead roaches on premises. -dead roach on floor in dry food storage area.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. -fish, operator moved to cooler.
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Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area. -paint peeling behind prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containers of spices at cookline unlabeled.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -hot holding cabinet at front counter.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed food container and rinsed without sanitizing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -goat at 45°f. Pan of beans in cooling process placed under pan of cooked goat. -pasta salad at 64°f, cabbage slaw 68°f at front counter. Prepared 2 hours prior. Operator placed ice around container.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. -fish
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in dry food storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 130°f in hot holding unit. In unit 2 hours.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Hole in or other damage to wall above prep table.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing area.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked chicken at cookline at 125°f. Out of oven for 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f before moving to steam table/buffet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken and cooked beef in reach in cooler.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 116°f in hot holding cabinet. In cabinet for less than 1 hour. Operator turned up heat in unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on top of hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not turning on.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in ware washing area.
Wire shelving in kitchen with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Hot water shut off at handwash sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.