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KINGSTON GRILL RESTAURANT

1353 S STATE RD 7 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3341679
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8360939
DBPR license1625212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority01B-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.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-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**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate16-37-1

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**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing hot water handle at hand washing sink at front counter.

#2Basic10-01-5

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.

#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit maxx cold reach in cooler.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:23 PM.

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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.