KINGSHEAD PUB
2692 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33322 · 954.572.5933
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025076953 | Sep 17, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2015024158 | Jun 1, 2015 | Jul 7, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled spray degreaser bottle during inspection.
1 Light shield missing in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Kitchen Floor soiled has accumulation of debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the bathroom.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato chopper soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Hole / other damage to wall next to Walk in cooler.
Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hoods filters soiled 2) Lower shelf of prep table next to cook line flip top soiled. 3) Gasket and area under flip top lid next to fryer soiled. Chef clean flip top during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled.
Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (44-49F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Not prep or portion today operator placed in walk-in cooler to quickly chill.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath three compartment sink and prep table
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Located by walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with no handle inside container of Tatar tots in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip tip #1 door surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Stored food not covered. Observed individual shepherds pies not covered in reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust though out the kitchen.
Working containers of food (sugar)removed from original container not identified by common name.
Feb 18, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of mold like debris and slime around faucet of hand wash sink.
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw fish stored next to ready to eat pies in walk-in freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at fry station, fries (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator fries out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in to rapid cool.
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.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed water dripping from hands onto ice scoop which is stored under paper towel dispenser. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of debris under 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of mold like debris and slime around faucet of hand wash sink.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw minced beef patties. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jeffrey W. expired March 8, 2019.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler minced beef, and beans prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Per operator, items were prepared on September 18, 2024. Employee date marked.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave roof soiled with an accumulation of rust and old food debris. PIC removed microwave from kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth held over two compartment sink across from bar. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Raw chicken stored above ready to eat pies. - Raw burgers stored on top of ready to eat pies. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe no handle scoop used to portion flour on shelf holding microwaves. PIC removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with debris throughout establishment.
Stored food not covered. Observed: -Cooked mushrooms stored uncovered in low boy cooler next to deep fryer. -Observed sausage stored in cooler uncovered. PIC covered.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion flour. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone kept on shelves holding serving plates. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Inspector educated employee on proper method to be used.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Observed an accumulation of old food debris in microwave. Employee cleaned. Repeated violation. - Observed fry station gasket with an accumulation of grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed cottage pie, pretzels and cooked chicken stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Employee covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at hand wash sink.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Observed raw chicken stored over raw sausage in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Observed no hand soap at hand wash station. Employee placed soap at station.
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. Observed chef with no proof of employee training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked onions prepared over 24 hours not date marked. Employee date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Dead roaches on premises. Under bar counter Observed 1 dead reach in box under bar counter. Employee removed and sanitized area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table next to back exit door. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to back exit door. Employee removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen Observed microwaves with accumulation of old food.
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler. Observed pre-cooked fries stored uncovered. Employee covered fries.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment.
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.