Kingston Delight
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
58
Score
Kingston Delight appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited six times.
Kingston Delight's latest score of 58 falls below the North Miami Beach average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwashing sink blocked by a box with meat. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed exterior of juice machine with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed back door screen in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of meat stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs in standing water at the front counter. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed clear reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
58
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch salad (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the front counter reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed conch salad (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the front counter reach in cooler for more than 24 hours, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink. Educated employee, washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad with no date label stored in the front counter reach in cooler stored as of 2 days ago, as per operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in the kitchen drying rack no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed back door screen in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove top with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
41
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen and bathroom. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed no bleach in the establishment, operator went to the store and bought. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the wear-washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as liners in the reach in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3 compartment sink leaking in the kitchen. Observed steam table at the front counter with a leak.
29-11-4
Basic - Observed reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at the front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
61
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (104F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Item was reheated. Observed Jamaican patty (112F - Hot Holding) placed on the hot box for 2 hours, operator turned the heat up. Observed cooked cabbage (125F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 4 hours, operator reheated cooked cabbage (176F - Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed curry chicken (98F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove, operator reheated item. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
78
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (104F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Item was reheated. Observed Jamaican patty (112F - Hot Holding) placed on the hot box for 2 hours, operator turned the heat up. Observed cooked cabbage (125F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 4 hours, operator reheated cooked cabbage (176F - Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell egg (64F - Cold Holding); pigtail (62F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shell egg (64F - Cold Holding); pigtail (62F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed Sweet potato pudding on the front counter, as per operator giving from an employee parent made at home. **Warning**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed rice and peas (62F - Cooling) from last night, as per operator. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice and peas (62F - Cooling) from last night, as per operator. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in the 3 compartment sink other than the handwashing sink. Educated employee. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed raw conch salad being sold with no consumer advisory. Printed out form for operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scooper in standing water, operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer in the kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
26
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket by the mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed mop stored inside the bucket by the mop sink. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the stove soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed the wall by the stove soiled. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed standing water by the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the front counter. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield throughout the kitchen and entrance by the bathrooms in the lobby. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed no light shield throughout the kitchen and entrance by the bathrooms in the lobby. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and lobby soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and lobby soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining on the shelves throughout the kitchen and reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed no cardboard on dry storage area, but used in reach in coolers at the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
61
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) stored on the front counter. Operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mackerel (112F - Hot Holding) in the hot steam table, as per operator cooked at 9AM. Operator reheated mackerel (167F - Reheated). Observed Jamaican patty (98F - Hot Holding), advise operator to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 whole raw snappers thawing outside in a bin with water. While thawing observed 4 to 5 live flies inside the bag touching and landing on raw fish.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 to 8 live fruit flies on the dry storage shelves used to store beans, flour and dairy blends.
35A-02-6
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. Emailed form to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of deep reach in freezer with heavy soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the bathroom sink. Operator placed new bottle inside. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside the bucket by the mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used as lining on the shelves throughout the kitchen and reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and lobby soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed snapper, raw beef, raw chicken and other raw food items stored outside while thawing in a bin with water. Operator placed items back inside the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 containers with utensils such as tongs, spatulas and spoons in 86F standing water in the front counter. Operator removed water, and placed in clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield throughout the kitchen and entrance by the bathrooms in the lobby.
38-01-4
Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed snapper, raw beef, raw chicken and other raw food items thawing in a bin with water stored outside.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall by the stove soiled.
36-27-5
14
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Kitchen floor, and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of stove, and oven has grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside chest freezer cover is broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kingston Delight last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kingston Delight on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kingston Delight?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kingston Delight.
How does Kingston Delight compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Kingston Delight most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Kingston Delight's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kingston Delight have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kingston Delight 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 Kingston Delight inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kingston Delight is inspected around three times per year on average.
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