Kingshead Pub
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Kingshead Pub has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Sunrise restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at fry station, fries (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator fries out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw fish stored next to ready to eat pies in walk-in freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed water dripping from hands onto ice scoop which is stored under paper towel dispenser. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of debris under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed an accumulation of mold like debris and slime around faucet of hand wash sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw minced beef patties. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler minced beef, and beans prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. Per operator, items were prepared on September 18, 2024. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jeffrey W. expired March 8, 2019.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave roof soiled with an accumulation of rust and old food debris. PIC removed microwave from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth held over two compartment sink across from bar. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Mar 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Raw chicken stored above ready to eat pies. - Raw burgers stored on top of ready to eat pies. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with debris throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: -Cooked mushrooms stored uncovered in low boy cooler next to deep fryer. -Observed sausage stored in cooler uncovered. PIC covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe no handle scoop used to portion flour on shelf holding microwaves. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion flour. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone kept on shelves holding serving plates. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Inspector educated employee on proper method to be used.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Observed an accumulation of old food debris in microwave. Employee cleaned. Repeated violation. - Observed fry station gasket with an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cottage pie, pretzels and cooked chicken stored uncovered in reach in freezer. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking at hand wash sink.
29-11-4
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Observed raw chicken stored over raw sausage in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked onions prepared over 24 hours not date marked. Employee date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen Observed no hand soap at hand wash station. Employee placed soap at station.
31B-02-4
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 chef with no proof of employee training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Under bar counter Observed 1 dead reach in box under bar counter. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table next to back exit door. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to back exit door. Employee removed
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen Observed microwaves with accumulation of old food.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler. Observed pre-cooked fries stored uncovered. Employee covered fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment.
36-27-5
45
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed an sanitizer bucket stored in hand-wash sink at front counter hand-wash sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised operator to cover/remove ice completely before cleaning machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator added more bleach with retested at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kingshead Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kingshead Pub on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kingshead Pub?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kingshead Pub.
How does Kingshead Pub compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Kingshead Pub most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Kingshead Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kingshead Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kingshead Pub 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 Kingshead Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kingshead Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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