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KINGSTON DELIGHT

1340 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 331624623

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3356088
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8375348
DBPR license2325679

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 to 8 live fruit flies on the dry storage shelves used to store beans, flour and dairy blends.

#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 whole raw snappers thawing outside in a bin with water. While thawing observed 4 to 5 live flies inside the bag touching and landing on raw fish.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mackerel (112F – Hot Holding) in the hot steam table, as per operator cooked at 9AM. Operator reheated mackerel (167F – Reheated). Observed Jamaican patty (98F – Hot Holding), advise operator to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored on the front counter. Operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).

Intermediate 7

#18Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed form to operator.

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of deep reach in freezer with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate05-08-4

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

#22Intermediate11-26-1

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. Emailed form to operator.

#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the bathroom sink. Operator placed new bottle inside. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24Intermediate16-37-1

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

Basic 13

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining on the shelves throughout the kitchen and reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and lobby soiled.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the 3 compartment sink.

#6Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed snapper, raw beef, raw chicken and other raw food items stored outside while thawing in a bin with water. Operator placed items back inside the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 containers with utensils such as tongs, spatulas and spoons in 86F standing water in the front counter. Operator removed water, and placed in clean container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield throughout the kitchen and entrance by the bathrooms in the lobby.

#9Basic14-09-4

Basic – Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the front counter.

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed snapper, raw beef, raw chicken and other raw food items thawing in a bin with water stored outside.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the stove soiled.

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket by the mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:41 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 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.