Kingfish Grill
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2024
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Kingfish Grill has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Kingfish Grill's latest score of 50 falls below the St. Augustine average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (130F - Hot Holding) on prep table at sushi bar or less than 10 min. Discussed time control for shrimp.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes in dish machine not sanitized due to sanitizer at 0ppm. Person in charge replaced empty sanitized and reran machine at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge replaced empty sanitizer and retested machine 100ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle filled with clear liquid in dish washing area missing label.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior deflector plate in ice machine by back door soiled with black/green mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of reduced oxygen salmon in walk-in cooler intending to be thawed not removed from their package. Person in charge cut open reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean food pans with old labels stuck to sides being placed on dry rack. Discussed with employee and they removed label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
50
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings new hot water tank. Person in charge cleaned and removed all droppings. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed onsite Reduced oxygen packaging of fish. Discussed with person in charge. Provided industry bulletin and special process hand out to person in charge. Person in charge will use ziplock bags moving forward.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed all shell stock tags in plastic box commingled and out of order. Discuss with person in charge. Employee started organizing tags. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards on walk-in cooler condenser unit soiled with black/green mold like substance.
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance on interior deflector plat of ice machine near back entrance.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches, one on floor by hot water tank and one in prep room light shield. Person in charge cleaned up dead. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of energy drink on prep table. Person in charge removed drink from food area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on fish flip-top cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on fish flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
47
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in prep area. One under triple sink and one crawling on wall above prep table. Person in charge killed and removed one roach. One roach ran behind triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed white pesticide powder in tray on bar floor. Discussed with person in charge.
41-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler::butter (47F - Cold Holding); pulled pork 6/30 (51F - Cold Holding); milk (67F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Person in charge move product from walk-in cooler to reach in coolers and walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/23.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed shell stock tags not in order of month and sale. Discussed with person in charge.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table soiled and stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets, walk-in freezer gaskets, flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches throughout prep area, kitchen, and hot water tank area. Observed 1dead roach on bulk rice container lid. Person in charge cleaned started to remove and clean dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in kitchen and prep area damaged, cracked.
36-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler with ambient temperature of 57F. Walk-in cooler fans blowing out water. Person in charge called technicians during inspections. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used in spices at sushi bar. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in prep area soiled with black/green mold like substance on interior walls.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper and spices in bulk food containers not Labeled. Person in charge added label during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open energy drink can in walk-in cooler above establishments food. Discussed with person in charge.
12B-13-4
30
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kingfish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kingfish Grill on file is from Oct 23, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kingfish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kingfish Grill.
How does Kingfish Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Kingfish Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Kingfish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kingfish Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kingfish Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kingfish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kingfish Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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