King's Chef Food
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, King's Chef Food has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical North Miami restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork , shrimp and pasta held for more than 24/hrs inside reach cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall by cooking equipments.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink pipe leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
22-16-4
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pasta, chicken, beef and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup without handle inside the flour bucket.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor by cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food de inside reach in cooler/freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
67
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system greasy. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under mop sink is leaking. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
61
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, ham, pork, and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee not form available for them.
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood system soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-63-4
70
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
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 pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked insidereach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system soiled
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
22-16-4
67
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork and ham.
02C-04-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard box used as a food contact surface. Advised manager he placed it on a food grade plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system greasy **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork, chicken and egg rolls held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system greasy
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under mop sink.
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King's Chef Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King's Chef Food on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King's Chef Food?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at King's Chef Food.
How does King's Chef Food compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
King's Chef Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has King's Chef Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King's Chef Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at King's Chef Food 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 King's Chef Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King's Chef Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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