K AND L HOT POT AND GRILL
1035 W GATEWAY BLVD SUITE 206-208, Boynton Beach FL 33426 · 561-530-3588
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
1/2 a pumpkin with mold-like growth on cook line. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026004342 | Nov 10, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $320 |
| 2--2023008821 | Feb 2, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2019058665 | Nov 13, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sweet potatoes, tofu, ramen noodles on rotating carousel not covered or protected. Operator covered products with lids.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over cake, raw pork not in commercial packaging over fried tofu at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator stored products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (77F - Cold Holding) Observed in container of water in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator to add to time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 2.5 hours.
Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service buffet.
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Food stored on floor. Soy sauce, cooking oil stored on floor at cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet broken off on hand wash sink in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator primed chlorine sanitizer, rechecked 100ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Chrysanthemum stored and in direct contact with newspaper at walk in cooler. Operator removed newspaper.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw pork and beef at walk in freezer, raw chicken over raw pork at low boy reach in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 hose connections at outdoor mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives stored in between prep table and cooler. Knives in direct contact with side of cooler that is visibly soiled with food splatter and debris. Operator removed knives to be cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice cooker bowl in hand sink in kitchen.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Operator will set up triple sink to sanitize.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cutting raw pork and then started the dish machine with the same gloves. He then changed gloves without washing his hands. Employee went to wash his hands.
Employee personal keys stored in or above a food preparation area across stove in kitchen. Operator removed.
Stored pork not covered in walk in freezer.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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1/2 a pumpkin with mold-like growth on cook line. See stop sale.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Carrots, lettuce,dumplings, cauliflower and mushrooms not covered placed on conveyor belt, which runs by every table for self service. Operator covered.
Toxic substance cleaner stored on top of low boy at cook line. Operator removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal cell phone stored in a food preparation area on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer and under dish machine.
In-use rice scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 127F next to ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface outside gaskets on cooler at cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Stored beef and pork not covered in reach in freezer next to walk in cooler and chest freezer across walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature next to triple sink.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 8.20.24.
Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on cooler next to chest freezer.
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee walked into the kitchen, put gloves on and started working with clean equipment, scooping ice, without washing his hands first. Employee washed hands and put a fresh pair of gloves on.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken unpackaged over seafood and pork in chest freezer. Operator removed chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dumplings 47F-49F in reach in cooler next to chest freezer. Placed in cooler 1 hour ago stated operator. Cooler not properly working. Ambient temperature 50F. All other items in unit are non TCS. Operator placed dumplings in walk in cooler. At the end of inspection dumplings are 43F.
Time/temperature control for safety sprouts, cut lettuce, tofu, rice noodles, on conveyor belt for self service, identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature was 2 hours ago. Operator timed each individual item on conveyor belt.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 8.20.24.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in walk in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair, torn gaskets on cooler next to chest freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Cook removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 89F crock pot not plugged in, next to ice machine. Operator plugged in crock pot.
Stored chicken and pork not covered in chest freezer. Operator covered.
Water leaking from faucet at hand sink next to ice machine.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator contacted technician.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Susan Lo, manager over 30 days no food manager certification.
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Conveyed food not covered -
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator contacted technician.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen expo window - beans sprouts (67F) sitting out at room temperature under 2 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection - lowboy reach in cooler -:mushrooms (64F - Cooling) 2:00pm cooling since 12:00 recheck 60 mins 57F - operator moved to freezer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Susan Lo, manager over 30 days no food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled Cardboard on walk in floor - operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open beverage at expo line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on hot line prep table - operator removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frozen chicken on walk in floor- operator moved to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup in rice bowl at rice cooker station - operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 85F water - operator removed.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice into wait station hand sink - operator emptied ice.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Susan Lo, manager - certification. Reviewed certification programs.
No measuring device available during inspection for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat and personal items next to Rice cooker - operator removed personal items.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce tubs and oil containers on floor throughout kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup in rice bowl - operated removed cup.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 83F water - operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait station hand sink - operator provided.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil and food residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.