KINGS BBQ
5960 RICHARD ST, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-739-8172
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Two live flies in food truck.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Two live flies in food truck.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork on shelf over queso and potato salad in reach in cooler. All were moved during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer and bottle of multi surface cleaner hanging on shelf over rinse sink containing BBQ. Bottle of cleaner on prep table with seasonings next to stove.
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/ Only Certified Food Manager for establishment expired 5/8/2025.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Seasonings and dry storage products blocking hand wash sink. Moved during this inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated all paperwork is not on unit.
Food stored on floor. Jars of pickles and peppers on floor near triple sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Pad of paper inside aluminum pan at triple sink.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Broom and dust pan on top of hot box.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for both quaternary ammonium and DDBSA/Lactic Acid. Operator called representative to obtain.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of bbq sauce and case of buns on floor. Items moved and stored correctly.
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. License number not on unit. Operator states he will get numbers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil containers stored on top of reach in cooler in vehicle. Containers inverted.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.