Kings Fries
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Kings Fries seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Kings Fries' 39 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
39
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose at triple sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Donny Waters- expired 6/20/18 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the hand sink in the bathroom has been removed, operator stated due to storm damage has not been able to replace yet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light fixtures in the kitchen are soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler in previous screen roofed area out back is now exposed due to storm damage, operator has ordered supplies to fix the back area, observed cooler has a lock on it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
08B-36-4
52
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in corner in front area under bread rack seven rodent droppings, behind reach in cooler by front door entrance, one rodent dropping, and on prep table in front area under a small grill three rodent droppings. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed in corner in the front area under the bread rack approximately twelve droppings. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a supplement next to bread on a table in the kitchen area. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Hose at triple sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox wipes next code and coffee filters at the front counter, employee moved to different shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat gravy in a pot in the reach in cooler in kitchen, operator removed to another cooler. Observed in reach in cooler out back, raw ground beef stored over flour tortillas, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw hard shell eggs, stored over cabbage in the reach in cooler outside, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/24. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in the kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator picked up food from the floor, without washing hands, and then went to prepare food, inspector stopped her, educated on the importance the operator washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed one bag of onions and 1/2 box of tomatoes outside on chairs not protected. **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Donny Waters- expired 6/20/18 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed the hand sink in the bathroom has been removed, operator stated due to storm damage has not been able to replace yet. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a loaf of bread in the handwashing sink and a loaf of bread on top of the handwashing sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well and septic. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two gallons of oil on the floor in the kitchen by the garbage cans, operator put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in the front area, a hole towards the bottom by the bread rack in the corner. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Reach in cooler in previous screen roofed area out back is now exposed due to storm damage, operator has ordered supplies to fix the back area, observed cooler has a lock on it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light fixtures in the kitchen are soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-50-4
9
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Provided by inspector at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
82
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Air gap removed from hose added on to 3 bay sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator retrained.and washed in handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed loaf of bread stored in handsink at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go clam shells stored on the floor at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No hot water to handsink at restroom. No hot water to mopsink at back screen room.
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system in need of grease removal cleaning.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic drink bottles stored on floor at front counter area.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kings Fries last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kings Fries on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kings Fries?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kings Fries.
Has Kings Fries' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kings Fries have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kings Fries 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 Kings Fries inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kings Fries is inspected around two times per year on average.
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