Kns Grill

1536 Nw 6 Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Kns Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Kns Grill on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above rye produce. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee juice containers in grab n go cooler with commercially bottled drinks. Operator segregated employee drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license only.

50-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in two (2) cold holding unit.

05-09-4

May 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic drink bottles stored directly on the floor. Operator stacked off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has QT test strips, but uses chlorine for sanitizer. Must purchase Chlorine test strips.

16-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed stored directly on the floor, bags of rice, dry beans, bottled water in plastic.

08B-38-4

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice in reach in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kns Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kns Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kns Grill?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kns Grill.

How does Kns Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Kns Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Kns Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kns Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kns Grill 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 Kns Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kns Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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