KNIGHTS KITCHEN JAMAICAN RESTAURANT LLC
6497 SUNSET STRIP, Sunrise FL 33313 · 954-588-8858
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days. License renewed during time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in sir Lawrence freezer, raw chicken stored in printed to go bags.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile over entrance door to kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on preparation table in kitchen, wet wiping cloth stored under green cutting board. Operator removed during the inspection.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: -in reach-in cooler shredded cabbage (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. chicken peas (50F - Cold Holding), per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Cooler at an ambient temperature of 46F. Item moved to other cooler.
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 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.
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 in reach-in cooler shredded cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); chicken peas (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: -in reach-in cooler shredded cabbage (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. chicken peas (50F - Cold Holding), per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Cooler at an ambient temperature of 46F. Item moved to other cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table boiled food (122-138F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed to be reheated.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen, Ackee (54F @ 9:15 - Cooling since 6:30, second temperature 52F@ 9:50). Ackee placed in freezer to rapid cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris.
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 no proof of training for Mischa T.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 pea (51-53F - Cooling) in deep covered pans per employee held overnight. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice and pea (51-53F - Cooling) in deep covered pans per employee held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; raw chicken (51-55F - Cold Holding) per employee removed from freezer than sat on table to defrost and placed in cooler. Not portion or prep today. Held out of temperature less then four hours. Employee fried
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm. Employee discarded and refilled rechecked 100 Ppm
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 131 on stove top.employee turned on flame
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of insignia reach in cooler accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken 28F being stored in a container of stagnant water in kitchen
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days. License renewed during time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 77F.
Aug 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam well at front counter, cooked plantains (77-78F - Hot Holding) in section of unit with thermostat not turned on. Per manager prepared at 11:00am. Out of temperature more then 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right hand side of steam table (heating unit not on), shredded cabbage slaw (85-88F - Cold Holding). Per manager, prepared in morning, chilled, and brought out to line at 1:00pm. Manager moved back to reach in kitchen to rechill. Advised to serve directly from cooler to maintain temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well at front counter, cooked plantains (77-78F - Hot Holding) in section of unit with thermostat not turned on. Per manager prepared at 11:00am. Out of temperature more then 4 hrs. See stop sale.
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. One employee hired in May does not have food handler training. Signature present on reporting agreement.
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.