4KS BBQ & CATERING

Health inspection records show 4KS BBQ & CATERING in CLEARWATER has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

721 LAKEVIEW RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13493240

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 int, 9 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in entire establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw ribs and chicken stored on floor. Operator relocated. Corrected on site Soda cans under front counter. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Collard greens spoons stored in standing water. Operator removed spoons. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave and oven has accumulation of food debris. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator sign. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid closed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with print out. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided napkins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Keon Jr and Keandra Williams no employee training. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Sent employee health agreement to operator for new hire. Shaquille Battle, new hire February 2nd, no employee reporting agreement. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At rear kitchen sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Degreaser stored on dry storage shelf. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/13/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10898813

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

4/9/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10739952

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Observed employee touch money from customer then touch single-serve plates without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Raid pesticide /insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Stored on shelf with seasoning. Operator removed raid spray. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10739480

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Reviewed with operator . - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**

12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8723082

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Water leaking from grease trap when triple sink and hand wash sink is run for an extended amount of time in back kitchen area . Employee left during the inspection to pick up the replacement grease trap
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Stained soiled cutting board on prep table . Reviewed with manager
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Reviewed with operator .
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Fryer added to back kitchen prep area . Manager to remove fryer this day Repeat Violation
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. Fryer in kitchen without hood system .For reporting purposes only.

6/12/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8649648

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 33-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Reviewed with operator . - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( chlorine) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**

4/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8554743

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 7 int, 6 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Repeat Violation
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Reviewed with operator .
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open with two flying insects in the kitchen . Discussed with operator . Operator closed door . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed with manager .
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 2 flying insects in back kitchen . Flying insects not landing on food. Flying insects flew out side Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit ( chlorine) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. Reviewed with operator that hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times and proper hand washing . Operator purchased paper towels and placed paper towels at hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Fryers added to back kitchen area by back door .
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks. Operator purchased soap and placed soap at hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/16/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8546050

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink near three-compartment sink. Will email hand wash sign.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at all handwash sinks. Operator placed paper towels at all hand wash stations. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site