Kiki's Southern Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Kiki's Southern Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Daytona Beach sits at 71, putting Kiki's Southern Kitchen on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -small amount of water damage to ceiling in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
May 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. -establishment currently not operating . Operator needs to have proper sanitizer prior to opening .
22-48-5
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. -provided
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -frontline
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Wrong verbiage
31B-04-4
64
Mar 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by back door. Plastics covering hole
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent dusty by mens room
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor under cookline equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on stove -shelf under prep table
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in reach in cooler. -coming from drain near drink station
36-64-5
Basic - Odor in reach in cooler, true refrigerator. Interior of small reach in cooler soiled,not in use.
22-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -black tape wrap around pipe/faucet at prep sink
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind prep table
36-27-5
67
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer lid taped **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors by soda machine other areas of the establishment. - per manager states it's coming from the drain **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -odor in true in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Improved **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to fryers - by table oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease on floor under fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
64
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -box on top of handsink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling by back door **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer lid taped **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors by soda machine other areas of the establishment. - per manager states it's coming from the drain **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -odor in true in cooler **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -next to fryers - by table oven **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -grease on floor under fryers **Warning**
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kiki's Southern Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kiki's Southern Kitchen on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kiki's Southern Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kiki's Southern Kitchen.
How does Kiki's Southern Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Kiki's Southern Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Kiki's Southern Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kiki's Southern Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kiki's Southern Kitchen 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 Kiki's Southern Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kiki's Southern Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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