Chicken Guy
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2024
43
Score
Chicken Guy appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (127 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turned up the temperature of the warmer to reheat the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cheese on raw chicken at walk in cooler. Operator moved rhetorical cheese to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ice cream mix (60 F - Cold Holding) inside of ice cream maker. As per operator since the day before. Operator started to dissemble the machine to discard the ice cream mix. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream mix (60 F - Cold Holding) inside of ice cream maker. As per operator since the day before. Operator started to dissemble the machine to discard the ice cream mix. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under walk in cooler door.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan soiled at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelf next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
43
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
82
May 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at the mop sink splitter, the connection side of the hose without a vacuum breaker .
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-49-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher chlorine sanitizing solution at 10 ppm .
22-41-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic containers and aluminum trays not inverted or protected Operator inverted the items **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Guy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Guy on file is from Sep 9, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Chicken Guy compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chicken Guy most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chicken Guy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicken Guy have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chicken Guy means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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