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K & J'S CARIBBEAN CUISINE & CATERING

1388 N SR 7, Margate FL 33063

Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1653579
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
OCT 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023 more than sixty days.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2025 Operator renewed at time of inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Provided some to operator.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster.Operator posted
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Printed and operator posted
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had meat thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Email poster to operator.
Basic/51-13-4
Oct 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023 more than sixty days.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/23 License expired more than sixty days. Paid Confirmation Number is 237578619
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board beside grill is grooved and slightly discolored.
Basic/14-09-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin provided to operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.