KINGSTON GRILL RESTAURANT
1353 S STATE RD 7, North Lauderdale FL 33068
Last inspected Mar 10, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
FEB 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022002706 | Dec 7, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50pm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored with raw curry goat in reach in cooler in kitchen. PIC removed goat.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw curried goat (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw curried goat (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler, heavy cream opened 3/8/25 not date marked.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed clean utensils rinsed in sanitizer sink. Utensils not sanitized. PIC informed dish washer to sanitize utensils previously washed and not sanitized.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave spike with an accumulation of food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawed in standing water in kitchen. PIC educated about proper thawing method.
Mar 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 fried plantains (87-93F - Hot Holding) front counter per operator held less than 1 hours. Operator brought to kitchen to be refried. Observed beef patties (125-138F - Hot Holding) per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed zip lock bags stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with broken handle in brown sugar container. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container the handle in contact with salt. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm operator added Chlorine rechecked 100Ppm
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken over raw fish not all commercially packaged, Operator inverted
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution chlorine 200+ on front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open plastic water bottle on prep table shelf next to dry spices.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with rice.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cutting board.
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit maxx cold reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed partial container of raw shell eggs on top shelf of reach in cooler. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed macaroni and cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in maxx cold reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler 24 hours. Not portioned or prep today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Escovitch (51F - Cold Holding); brown stew (51F - Cold Holding); beans (51F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours. Operator moved items to reach in freezer for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen spoons stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing hot water handle at hand washing sink at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container scoop handle in contact with salt.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit maxx cold reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
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.