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KINGPIN'S

595 E INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Deland FL 32724 · 3867172248

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7403142
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1- rodent droppings behind soda station.operator cleaned area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018042400Jun 15, 2018Aug 29, 2018$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, at storage area,.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - flour cart lid in storage area, soiled with flour.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen low boy unit, cheese sauce (51F - Cold Holding, placed overnight.instructed to discard.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Par cooking chicken wings
Intermediate/03C-89-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dough sheeter and slicer added on table top at front.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, at storage area,.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on storage area floor operator relocated
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - flour cart lid in storage area, soiled with flour.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler chicken (98F - Cooling)/2 hours; operator placed in walk in freezer,49F second reading
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Dec 23, 2025 · No cooling at this time, Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line hot holding unit, containers on top of unit and not in unit, cooked mushroom 98F1, 1.5 hoys. hours Operator instructed to reheat,
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 23, 2025 · No hot holding food, Time Extended
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket by dish machine 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator reduced
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Dec 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Behind dish machine wall,soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler chicken (98F - Cooling)/2 hours; operator placed in walk in freezer,49F second reading
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid stored in container by chopper and can of Rotel. Operator removed
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter make table unit sour cream (43-47F - Cold Holding); more than 4 hours; filled pass fill line. Operator reduced amount and discarded top level
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line hot holding unit, containers on top of unit and not in unit, cooked mushroom 98F1, 1.5 hoys. hours Operator instructed to reheat,
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket by dish machine 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator reduced
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, by ice machine
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Behind dish machine wall,soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Cardboard used to line food preparation table, at breading station. Operator removed.
Basic/14-05-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers soiled with food debris. -under flat top, soiled with food debris. - under kitchen food preparation table, batter station Soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic/14-20-4/Warning
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table unit cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours; pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding, recently returned to unit, 15 minutes..
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding unit in storage area, cooked mushrooms (76F - Hot Holding); placed overnight, cheese sauce ( 90F -Hot Holding) unable to determine when placed. Operator instructed to discard.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving at food preparation area soiled with food debris. - wall behind fryers soiled with grease and grime.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Kitchen make table Green beans date marked 10 days. Operator updated to days 11-18.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1- rodent droppings behind soda station.operator cleaned area.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee frozen drink stored in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Brisket 49F in walk in cooler, placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard,
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-36-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit burgers (99F - Hot Holding)/5 minutes Ooerator cooked burgers and them added cold water to unit.Operator instructed to reheat,
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No Quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in wait station freezer chest,
Basic/14-69-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over chili in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, from instant hit water heater, dripping unto, cleaned sanitized equipment. Operator instructed to clean and sanitize equipment and then to relocate.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood soiled with grease. -shelving above food preparation table by cookline soiled with food debris, - walk in cooler gasket soiled with grime.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken wings 45F-49F in walk in cooler.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-36-5/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Lowe's bucket for storage of ice.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food preparation are walk in cooler raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (44F - Cold Holding). Recent delivery. -Reach in cooler ranch made in house (42- 48F - Cold Holding)/1 hour;returned to unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored in in hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense minced garlic at front counter make line unit,.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ambros reach in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Wallet stored in container of tomatoes. -glasses stored on cookline food storage shelf.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hood soiled with grease. -shelving above food preparation table by cookline soiled with food debris, - walk in cooler gasket soiled with grime.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened take out containers stored at front counter wait station floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Basic/25-02-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline cooked wings (60F - Cold Holding)/45 minutes; operator placed in walk in cooler,
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic/36-06-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under fryers.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Boxes of frying oil stored on floor,
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.