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KING JERK & GRILL RESTAURANT

161 NE 183 STREET, Miami FL 33179 · 305-409-7732

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2334267
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies flying in the hallway to the entrance of the kitchen, 4 live flies flying in the reach in cooler room and 6 live flies flying in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Basic/33-34-4
Jul 2, 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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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 2, 2025 · Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Bentley Francis on 9/27/24.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 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. Observed jerk sauce (104F - Hot Holding) in the steam table for less than 3 hours. Operator turned up heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the storage room soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer soiled in the storage room.
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 23, 2024 · Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Time Extended
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies flying in the hallway to the entrance of the kitchen, 4 live flies flying in the reach in cooler room and 6 live flies flying in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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.printed form for operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed operator has hot holding thermometer starting at 100F.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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. Printed form for operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of all microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in coolers soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area not organized, front counter not organized and kitchen equipment inside the kitchen.
Basic/33-34-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.