KINGSTON GRILL RESTAURANT
1353 S STATE RD 7 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed zip lock bags stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – 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**
10-01-5Basic – 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**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm operator added Chlorine rechecked 100Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.