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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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NEW KINGS FISH AND CHICKEN

7806 NEW KINGS RD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32219

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3240663
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8007856
DBPR license2615784

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 23, 2022 2:06 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 25, 2022 10:57 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#6High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Six tomatoes in reach in coolers have mold like substance on them.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately four live flying insects around pipes under triple sink in back of kitchen. One flying insect around cook line. One flying insect in lobby area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2022 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw fish stored over tomatoes and green bell peppers in standing reach in cooler near drive through area, operator rearranged all items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority28-26-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Wastewater at floor level of drains around triple sink area of establishment, drains immediately back up onto floors with waste water when water to triple sink is turned on, Per operator pump is broken and can not drain any waste water right now, operator called plumber, plumber stated they are on their way to possibly repair pump, plumber did not show up during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. french fries (71F – Cold Holding) sitting out on prep table on cook line, per operator fries have been sitting out less then one hour, fries placed back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of all reach in coolers and reach in freezers throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple spatulas and knifes in hand wash station by cook line, operator removed all utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate53A-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. Per operator, Usama Aly, they do not have any food manage certification, violation already recommended for an administrative complaint from callback completed on 8/23/2022 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station between ware washing area and cook line. In unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash station by cook line, operator turned hot water back on **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Next to hood system on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Open lid **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on bare ground on side of building. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment and tables around cook line area. Exterior of bus tubs used for breading on cook line. Exterior of all reach in coolers and reach in freezers throughout kitchen. Hood filters on en route cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go lids and soufflé cups on floor by front counter, operator moved boxes off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.