Kings Beefs
4300 Kings Hwy Ste 412, Punta Gorda, FL 33980 · Permanent Food Service · License 1802101
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (2 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator for strictly handwash use.
Repeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at bar handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed multiple pickle buckets on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Observed lime scale buildup in the interior of Dish Machine.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed multiple wet cups stacked at wait station.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwash sign at wait station handwash sink.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.