J&B Kingston Grill

921 Gardenia Dr, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

African

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at J&B Kingston Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

J&B Kingston Grill's latest score of 78 sits above the Daytona Beach average of 71. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

36-11-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 130°f in hot holding unit. In unit 2 hours.

03B-01-6

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches in dry food storage area.

35A-05-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall above prep table.

36-24-5

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing area.

36-30-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-11-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked chicken at cookline at 125°f. Out of oven for 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f before moving to steam table/buffet.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken and cooked beef in reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at 116°f in hot holding cabinet. In cabinet for less than 1 hour. Operator turned up heat in unit.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on top of hand wash sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer not turning on.

05-08-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.

36-11-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in ware washing area.

36-30-4

Basic - Wire shelving in kitchen with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Hot water shut off at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-05-6

11-27-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in kitchen.

36-24-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen.

36-11-4

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J&B Kingston Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J&B Kingston Grill on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J&B Kingston Grill?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J&B Kingston Grill.

How does J&B Kingston Grill compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

J&B Kingston Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has J&B Kingston Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J&B Kingston Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J&B Kingston Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is J&B Kingston Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J&B Kingston Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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