Kings Original
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Kings Original has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Kings Original was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. 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 two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Kings Original's latest score of 64 falls below the Lauderhill average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 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. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under hand wash sink behind front counter, 2 C02 tanks left unsecured
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above walk in cooler accumulation of dust
36-34-5
78
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go containers, not inverted, on top of equipment directly underneath ceiling. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator fixed to proper 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. "Phat Boy" Juice missing minimum labeling. Missing address and packaged date.
02D-01-5
86
Aug 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter steam well, mac and cheese (128-133F - Hot Holding). Per employee cooked and in unit approximately 30 minutes. Employee back in oven to reheat for proper hot holding. Second temperature 171F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by mop sink. Manager labeled as degreaser/cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has visible gap along left side.
35B-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee closed beverage container in mini fridge with portioned sauces at front counter. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flours, and seasoned flours in prep area not labeled. Manager added labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell stored over butter in standing reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw ; (47 F) prepped from 9am first temp at 4:06 out of temperature for 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw ; (47 F) prepped from 9am first temp at 4:06 out of temperature for 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles above 200ppm Corrected to 100ppm.
41-15-5
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. Inspector mailed poster to Operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed poster to Operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at front counter at 0ppm Operator corrected to 200ppm quaternary ammonium
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed Single-service articles stored on top of reach in cooler not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Observed Working containers of potato flour and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
35
Dec 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kings Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kings Original on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kings Original?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kings Original.
How does Kings Original compare to other restaurants in Lauderhill?
Kings Original most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderhill average of 75.
Has Kings Original's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kings Original have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kings Original 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 Kings Original inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kings Original is inspected around three times per year on average.
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