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KINGSTON GRILL RESTAURANT

KINGSTON GRILL RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on file for its NORTH LAUDERDALE location, with an overall rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1y 1mo ago · 6 reports on file

1353 S STATE RD 7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8827919

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 16-13-5:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave spike with an accumulation of food debris. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50pm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

3/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8827496

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Still observed. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Still observed. **Time Extended**

7/12/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8739560

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with broken handle in brown sugar container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm operator added Chlorine rechecked 100Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed zip lock bags stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. 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. Warning

2/22/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8540978

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cutting board.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution chlorine 200+ on front counter.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.

11/1/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8540485

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit maxx cold reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**

10/31/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8360939

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing hot water handle at hand washing sink at front counter.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit maxx cold reach in cooler.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen spoons stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test strips. Repeat Violation