Kingston Delight
1340 NE 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325679
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 repeat), 9 basic (3 repeats)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- First visitJul 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed front counter hand washing sink used to throw away utensil water.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees with no employee training.
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed goat stored in the reach in freezer with no cover.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
At the front counter. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed back door mesh in disrepair.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
On top of the stove.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed stove top heavily soiled.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
By the 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.