Kings Miami Conch
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
19
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Kings Miami Conch stretching back to 2022. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Kings Miami Conch's latest score of 19 falls below the Miami average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
5
Critical latest
6
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw conch (48F - Cold Holding) diced tomato salad (52F - Cold Holding) at Levella reach in cooler. As per operate, since the previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw conch (48F - Cold Holding) diced tomato salad (52F - Cold Holding) at Levella reach in cooler. As per operate, since the previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw shrimp stored in sanitizer bucket inside reach in cooler. Operator placed shrimp in food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw shrimp stored in non food grade bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - MFDV with no potable running water. Observed no water available on mobile unit. **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. **Warning**
16-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed preparation table blocking access to hand sink. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed grey water hose from mobile unit leading to ground behind mobile unit. Discussed requirements with operator. **Warning**
28-09-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees, Ladie, Lounie, Rodriguez and Cooper employed more than 60 days no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers raw conch. No consumer advisory available. Printed consumer advisory and operator posted in front window. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee juice in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored in floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walls and ceiling soiled with old food debris and dust throughout mobile unit. **Warning**
36-27-5
19
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
90
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired 10-01-25. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean cooking pots on top handwashing sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed small hole under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor under reach in cooler . **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with grease and black substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease behind frying station. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of cooking equipment, reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
35
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris, manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
78
Nov 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (70F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. Operator moved it for another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored in the same container as ready to eat chicken in a bag. **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed seafood mix and raw beef inside of nonfood-grade bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Discussed and emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by containers and chemical. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified as raw in the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Discussed and emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between reach in cooler and preparation table. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil inside of water at 90F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed not legible license on the food truck. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood heavy soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef, raw chicken, cooked chicken thawed at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
22
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kings Miami Conch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kings Miami Conch on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kings Miami Conch?
Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kings Miami Conch.
How does Kings Miami Conch compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Kings Miami Conch most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Kings Miami Conch's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kings Miami Conch have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kings Miami Conch 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 Miami Conch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kings Miami Conch is inspected around two times per year on average.
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