Chicken Corner
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Chicken Corner stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed significant stained in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Not complied. Extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Time extended until next routine inspection **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Not complied. Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed significant stained in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Not complied. Extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient 45F. Only TCS food was chicken between 10 frozen and 43 thawed. Operator iced thawed chicken and called for repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. Observed iced down but ambient temperature still 45F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: One cooler unit 39F. Second cooler unit 51F. Time extended until ALL repairs completed. No TCS product in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Not complied. Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed significant stained in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient 45F. Only TCS food was chicken between 10 frozen and 43 thawed. Operator iced thawed chicken and called for repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. Observed iced down but ambient temperature still 45F. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken at fry station at 71F. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, blocked by chair, etc. operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed significant stained in back kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient 45F. Only TCS food was chicken between 10° frozen and 43° thawed. Operator iced thawed chicken and called for repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 1-09-2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Not Complied. EXPIRED 1-09-2025. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pot of cooked black beans in walk in cooler, stored below raw chicken. Operator relocated to proper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed thawed, marinated chicken in walk in cooler, no date marks. Per operator thawed and marinated 24 hours prior.
02C-01-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 1-09-2025 **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not in range. Adjust or replace.
05-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on canned goods shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on canned goods shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from 3 compartment sink drain on to floor.
29-03-4
47
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All (2) employees no hair restraint. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed no hair net on front **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Employee Responsibility form emailed to owner.
11-02-5
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. Big 6 emailed to owner.
11-07-5
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. Emailed to owner
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Employee Responsibility form in Creole, emailed to owner.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All (2) employees no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Partially consumed Employee beverage container not segregated from customers food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 200 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towels on counters. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
90
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler temperature at 50°. No TCS food at this time. Operator calling for repair.
14-11-5
86
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-05: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 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. Raw chicken stored over raw carrots in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 80F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 80F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By back door. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall - by breaker box. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above portable fryers. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - on shelf - commercial produced French fries (52F). Per operator item was placed out less than an hour ago. Operator moved item to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over potato fries in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Prep area next to triple sink. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Pass thru door to kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Corner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Corner on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Corner?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Corner.
How does Chicken Corner compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Chicken Corner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Chicken Corner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Corner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicken Corner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chicken Corner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Corner is inspected around five times per year on average.
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