Bro's Hot Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Bro's Hot Chicken has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Bro's Hot Chicken on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in flip top, located at cooking line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn starch stored on the floor in dry storage, also plastic containers with cooking oil, and plastic container with mayonnaise.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 case of plastic containers and 2 case of ice cream barquillos stored on the floor at front counter.
25-05-4
70
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located by the exit door. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with mayonnaise, and plastic container cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
61
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on Bibb next to kitchen exit no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no breaker on house Bibb next to kitchen exit during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no breaker on house Bibb next to kitchen exit during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed no breaker. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no breaker on mop sink faucet during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no breaker on mop sink faucet during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed no breaker. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in back storage soiled with seasoning where dry food is kept. Observed dust accumulation on cutting board on top of reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed cutting board soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed cutting board soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed soiled shelves in back storage area; covered with seasonings. Observed dust accumulation on cutting board stored on top of reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on Bibb next to kitchen exit no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no breaker on house Bibb next to kitchen exit during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no breaker on house Bibb next to kitchen exit during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed no breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no breaker on mop sink faucet during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no breaker on mop sink faucet during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed no breaker. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in back storage soiled with seasoning where dry food is kept. Observed dust accumulation on cutting board on top of reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed cutting board soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed cutting board soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed soiled shelves in back storage area; covered with seasonings. Observed dust accumulation on cutting board stored on top of reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 79F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed at three compartment sink 79F during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed at three compartment sink 79F during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed water temperature of hand sink 80F; at callback. **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen water 81F, observed hand sink at from counter with water at 80F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed at hand sinks in kitchen and in front counter 80F during callback . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed at hand sink in kitchen water 81F, observed hand sink at from counter with water at 80F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed all hand sinks with water temperature of 81F; at callback. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on Bibb next to kitchen exit no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no breaker on house Bibb next to kitchen exit during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no breaker on house Bibb next to kitchen exit during callback. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no breaker on mop sink faucet during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no breaker on mop sink faucet during callback. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in back storage soiled with seasoning where dry food is kept. Observed dust accumulation on cutting board on top of reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed cutting board soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed cutting board soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 79F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed at three compartment sink 79F during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed at three compartment sink 79F during callback. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen water 81F, observed hand sink at from counter with water at 80F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed at hand sinks in kitchen and in front counter 80F during callback . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed at hand sink in kitchen water 81F, observed hand sink at from counter with water at 80F. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on top of paper towel dispenser. Observed cup of ice water stored above breaded cheese in reach in cooler. Manager moved items away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed phone charging on top of paper towel dispenser at front hand sink during callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed phone charging on top of paper towel dispenser at front hand sink during callback. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on Bibb next to kitchen exit no breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no breaker on house Bibb next to kitchen exit during callback. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed no breaker on mop sink faucet during callback. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 79F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed at three compartment sink 79F during callback. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen water 81F, observed hand sink at from counter with water at 80F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed at hand sinks in kitchen and in front counter 80F during callback . **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in back storage soiled with seasoning where dry food is kept. Observed dust accumulation on cutting board on top of reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed cutting board soiled at time of callback. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on top of paper towel dispenser. Observed cup of ice water stored above breaded cheese in reach in cooler. Manager moved items away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Observed phone charging on top of paper towel dispenser at front hand sink during callback. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
50
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee standing outside in back, come back into restaurant no hand wash. Inspector coached employee on handwashing techniques when entering kitchen. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on counter chicken (73F - Cold Holding). As per operator, chicken is put there and breaded throughout day; chicken has been on line less than 4 hours. Inspector had employee place in cooler. Observed in three compartment sink: fries (66F - Cold Holding). Employee stated fries have been there less than 4 hours. Inspector has employees place fries in cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (130F - Hot Holding); as per operator food was just made, gas heat went out. Operator turned stove burner back on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on Bibb next to kitchen exit no breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label above three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to calibrate thermometer verbally. Inspector went over process with employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-14-4
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in back storage soiled with seasoning where dry food is kept. Observed dust accumulation on cutting board on top of reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 79F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen water 81F, observed hand sink at from counter with water at 80F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on top of paper towel dispenser. Observed cup of ice water stored above breaded cheese in reach in cooler. Manager moved items away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fryer in back storage not in use. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign at front counter location. Inspector provided form to print via email. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled above fryers. Observed on top of reach in coolers dust accumulation. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of bread cheese not covered in reach in coolers. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
19
Oct 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ operator received license after licensing inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit at warewash area. Inspector provided a list of places where operator can purchase. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored above case of water for customers. Associate moved water. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several tiles in kitchen area cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign stored at front counter hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mop not stored to air dry
42-01-4
61
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (112F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (115F - Hot Holding)stored inside hot box by front counter. As per operator has been there approximately 30 minutes, operator returned to the stove and reheated to 185F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing cooler gasket disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed gallon of oil stored on kitchen floor. Observed cases of orange stored on the floor by front counter.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bro's Hot Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bro's Hot Chicken on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bro's Hot Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bro's Hot Chicken.
How does Bro's Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Bro's Hot Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Bro's Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bro's Hot Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bro's Hot Chicken 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 Bro's Hot Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bro's Hot Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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