KINGSTON DELIGHT
1340 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · (305)957-7213
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 to 8 live fruit flies on the dry storage shelves used to store beans, flour and dairy blends.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand washing sink used to throw away utensil water.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees with no employee training.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed back door mesh in disrepair.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top heavily soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On top of the stove.
Stored food not covered. Observed goat stored in the reach in freezer with no cover.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection 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. Observed exterior of juice machine with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwashing sink blocked by a box with meat. Operator stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed back door screen in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of meat stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs in standing water at the front counter. Operator discarded water.
Observed clear reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed conch salad (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the front counter reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch salad (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the front counter reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink. Educated employee, washed hands properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad with no date label stored in the front counter reach in cooler stored as of 2 days ago, as per operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the kitchen drying rack no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed back door screen in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the 3 compartment sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top with accumulated grease.
Observed kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen and bathroom. Operator placed new roll.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no bleach in the establishment, operator went to the store and bought.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as liners in the reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the wear-washing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at the front counter. Operator removed.
Observed reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in the kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink leaking in the kitchen. Observed steam table at the front counter with a leak.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 ribs (104F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Item was reheated. Observed Jamaican patty (112F - Hot Holding) placed on the hot box for 2 hours, operator turned the heat up. Observed cooked cabbage (125F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 4 hours, operator reheated cooked cabbage (176F - Reheating).
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and peas (62F - Cooling) from last night, as per operator.
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. Observed rice and peas (62F - Cooling) from last night, as per operator.
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed Sweet potato pudding on the front counter, as per operator giving from an employee parent made at home.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (64F - Cold Holding); pigtail (62F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (64F - Cold Holding); pigtail (62F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (104F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Item was reheated. Observed Jamaican patty (112F - Hot Holding) placed on the hot box for 2 hours, operator turned the heat up. Observed cooked cabbage (125F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 4 hours, operator reheated cooked cabbage (176F - Reheating).
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in the 3 compartment sink other than the handwashing sink. Educated employee.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw conch salad being sold with no consumer advisory. Printed out form for operator.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper in standing water, operator discarded water.
Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer in the kitchen soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed rice, flour and beans in containers at dry storage area with exterior soiled.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons inside standing water of 72F at the front counter. Operator removed.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish touching Thank You bags inside the reach in freezer. Operator removed and placed in food grade clear bags.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated raw chicken, raw pork, raw fish, and raw oxtails mixed all together inside the reach in freezer inside the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ackee and salt fish (126F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (128F - Hot Holding) place on the steam table 30 minutes before inspection. Operator reheated items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing metal top at the handwashing sink at the front counter. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of the handwashing sink. Operator removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new roll.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new bottle.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment uses time for Jamaican patties, operator is unable to locate form. Provided new form to the operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tarrell expired training on 1/13/24.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as lining at all reach in coolers.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the back kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Inside the kitchen. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers and reach in freezer interior soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwashing sink the front counter with a leaking pipe.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink, under dry storage area, under stove and entrance to the back of the kitchen.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining on the shelves throughout the kitchen and reach in coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and lobby soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the 3 compartment sink.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield throughout the kitchen and entrance by the bathrooms in the lobby.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the stove soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket by the mop sink.
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 to 8 live fruit flies on the dry storage shelves used to store beans, flour and dairy blends.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 whole raw snappers thawing outside in a bin with water. While thawing observed 4 to 5 live flies inside the bag touching and landing on raw fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mackerel (112F - Hot Holding) in the hot steam table, as per operator cooked at 9AM. Operator reheated mackerel (167F - Reheated). Observed Jamaican patty (98F - Hot Holding), advise operator to reheat items.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored on the front counter. Operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
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. Emailed form to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of deep reach in freezer with heavy soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the bathroom.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the bathroom sink. Operator placed new bottle inside.
Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining on the shelves throughout the kitchen and reach in coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and lobby soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the 3 compartment sink.
Food stored outside. Observed snapper, raw beef, raw chicken and other raw food items stored outside while thawing in a bin with water. Operator placed items back inside the establishment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 containers with utensils such as tongs, spatulas and spoons in 86F standing water in the front counter. Operator removed water, and placed in clean container.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield throughout the kitchen and entrance by the bathrooms in the lobby.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed snapper, raw beef, raw chicken and other raw food items thawing in a bin with water stored outside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the stove soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket by the mop sink.
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.