411,638 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

KESS KITCHEN AFRICAN CUISINE

7534 BEACH BLVD BAY 1, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

License #2616324

🍽️ African
F 62/100
🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70
8 points to reach C grade
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🍽️ Would You Eat Here?

Yikes — KESS KITCHEN AFRICAN CUISINE has a rough inspection history. Would you risk it?

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor
2026-01-21 — Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
  • [08] Improper cold holding temperatures
  • [03] No plan review submitted or approved
  • [06] Handwash sink not accessible or not supplied
  • [11] Improper reheating of food for hot holding
  • [12] Toxic substances improperly stored or labeled
  • [14] Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food
  • [22] No hair restraints used where required
  • [29] Improper use of time as a public health control
  • [40] Employee eating, drinking, or smoking in food area
  • [53] Establishment not in compliance with other codes
2025-12-19 — Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Passed — No Violations
2025-10-17 — Routine - Food
Warning Issued
  • [03] No plan review submitted or approved
  • [06] Handwash sink not accessible or not supplied
  • [11] Improper reheating of food for hot holding
  • [12] Toxic substances improperly stored or labeled
  • [13] Food not from approved source or unapproved use
  • [14] Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food
  • [23] No date marking of ready-to-eat TCS food
  • [42] Garbage/refuse not properly disposed
  • [48] Storage area not clean or orderly
  • [50] Premises not maintained or clean
  • [53] Establishment not in compliance with other codes