Kings Bowl of City Place
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Kings Bowl of City Place has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Doral restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen area running 78 F for five minutes. Operator fixed it hot water running at 95 F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fries in the walk in freezer floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on the oven door. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the dishwasher area.
36-27-5
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Danely Balbontin without an approved employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Danely Balbontin without an approved employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed Danely Balbontin without an approved employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with mozzarella sticks no covered inside of the reach freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Stored food not covered. Observed container with mozzarella sticks no covered inside of the reach freezer. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed container egg rolls not covered inside of the reach freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Danely Balbontin without an approved employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Danely Balbontin without an approved employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 prep cooler located in the runner area ambient temperature 67 F, line prep cooler ambient temperature 74 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: 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 prep cooler located in the runner area ambient temperature 67 F, line prep cooler ambient temperature 74 F **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doors. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the four doors coolers soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the four doors coolers soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with mozzarella sticks no covered inside of the reach freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Stored food not covered. Observed container with mozzarella sticks no covered inside of the reach freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler located in the runner area ambient temperature 67 F, line prep cooler ambient temperature 74 F - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler located in the runner area ambient temperature 67 F, line prep cooler ambient temperature 74 F. Operator waiting for technician. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Guacamole (50 F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (62 F - Cold Holding) Blue cheese dressing prepared onsite.(60 F - Cold Holding) inside of the prep cooler according to chef since yesterday, observed inside of the prep cooler Cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) Cooked ground beef (47 F - Cold Holding), marinated chicken (64 F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (59 F - Cold Holding) for more than 24 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of sour baby gherkins dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Guacamole (50 F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (62 F - Cold Holding) Blue cheese dressing prepared onsite.(60 F - Cold Holding) inside of the prep cooler according to chef since yesterday, observed inside of the prep cooler Cooked pork (47 F - Cold Holding) Cooked ground beef (47 F - Cold Holding), marinated chicken (64 F - Cold Holding) chicken wings (59 F - Cold Holding) for more than 24 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Danely Balbontin without an approved employee training.
53B-01-5
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 prep cooler located in the runner area ambient temperature 67 F, line prep cooler ambient temperature 74 F
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler located in the runner area ambient temperature 67 F, line prep cooler ambient temperature 74 F
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of the walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven doors.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the four doors coolers soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with mozzarella sticks no covered inside of the reach freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed two ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing by the mop sink. Operator put new ceiling tiles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plate on a dirty shelf.
24-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven.
22-08-4
78
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout the back area, kitchen area, boiling alley. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout the back area, kitchen area, boiling alley. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Dec 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in the kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed four doors cooler no in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the dishwasher.
36-27-5
78
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher exhaust vent with heavy soiled , reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kings Bowl of City Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kings Bowl of City Place on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kings Bowl of City Place?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kings Bowl of City Place.
How does Kings Bowl of City Place compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Kings Bowl of City Place most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Kings Bowl of City Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kings Bowl of City Place have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kings Bowl of City Place means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kings Bowl of City Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kings Bowl of City Place is inspected around four times per year on average.
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