Chicken House # 4
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Chicken House # 4 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 29 violations to closer to 13 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “required employee training expired for all employees” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Chicken House # 4 trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer and walking cooler inside kitchen area no longer working but a walk in cooler trailer outside being used to store food. Plans need to be submitted for reviewed by plans review. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 40 seats not reported in the establishment; they have reported 25 seats. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles in ware wash area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Bucket oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall at the entry of dry storage **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice build up at chest freezer located across from handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
45
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at reach in freezer next to exit door.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer and walking cooler inside kitchen area no longer working but a walk in cooler trailer outside being used to store food. Plans need to be submitted for reviewed by plans review. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificates for Claudia Oseguera expired on August 2025, Mirna Hernandez expired on August 2025 and Bryan Saula expired on September 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at entrance of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 40 seats not reported in the establishment; they have reported 25 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Floor tiles in ware wash area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Bucket oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall at the entry of dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice build up at chest freezer located across from handsink.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
35
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer and walking cooler inside kitchen area no longer working but a walk in cooler trailer outside being used to store food. Plans need to be submitted for reviewed by plans review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Claudio O., Bryan I., Ingrid R. Ester all expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter in front area stated last service 10/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 40 seats not reported in the establishment; they have reported 25 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in ware wash area in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing tile grout through out kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Food stored outside inside a portable walking cooler trailer located at the back of establishment. Trailer has not been approved by Tallahassee. Operator needs to provide plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers inside reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed damage to wall at the entry of dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in front area behind equipment, in electrical storage in front area, kitchen areas, dry storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the handwashing sink by dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
47
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE corn not in original container stored below raw pork inside the reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license displayed Oct. 1, 2024 and according to records has not been paid. Operator paid the fee at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed most of the food containers in the kitchen area soiled, as well as the nozzles of drink disperser and inside ice machine located in the front. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer and walking cooler inside kitchen area no longer working but a walk in cooler trailer outside being used to store food. Plans need to be submitted for reviewed by plans review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Claudio O., Bryan I., Ingrid R. Ester all expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter in front area stated last service 10/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was unable to answer the procedure of cleaning and sanitizing with the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
53B-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food soil residue on microwave door handle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the walk in cooler and walk in freezer in the kitchen area out of service. Also reach in cooler across of stove not working properly, unable to hold food cold. All food below 41F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe grooved cutting board in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pool of standing water in the reach in coolers by prep area and across of the stove.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 40 seats not reported in the establishment; they have reported 25 seats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed below the reach in cooler not working across from stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in ware wash area in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing tile grout through out kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Food stored outside inside a portable walking cooler trailer located at the back of establishment. Trailer has not been approved by Tallahassee. Operator needs to provide plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed popsicles made in house Coco, Nance, Tamarindo, Dulce de leche, chocolate Mira, Ron con con pasas missing label with proper information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights above steam table missing the proper shield. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers inside reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the left side of the hood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees across of walk in freezer and in the bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets and doors of outside walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Also observed excessive grease and old food debris on the exterior of stove, hood filters and oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed damage to wall at the entry of dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of both reach-in-coolers by prep area and across of the stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in front area behind equipment, in electrical storage in front area, kitchen areas, dry storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the handwashing sink by dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor in front area behind equipment, in electrical storage in front area, kitchen areas, dry storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
14
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 8 major violations. 34 minor violations.
View 49 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 fruit flies, one in dry storage area and 4 around kitchen prep table. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade bag on top of rice inside the rice cooker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license displayed Oct. 1, 2024 and according to records has not been paid. Operator paid the fee at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE corn not in original container stored below raw pork inside the reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cabbage (60F - Cold Holding); across stove: beans (67F - Cold Holding); ribs (56F - Cold Holding); French fries (68F - Cold Holding), raw beef (58F - Cold Holding) shredded cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding). As per employee food were stored since yesterday night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cabbage (60F - Cold Holding); beans (67F - Cold Holding); ribs (56F - Cold Holding); French fries (68F - Cold Holding), raw beef (58F - Cold Holding) shredded cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding). As per employee food were stored inside reach in cooler yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **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 steamed milk on coffee counter at 117°F and also empanadas at 130°F at the steam table. As per employee less than 1 hour. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed most of the food containers in the kitchen area soiled, as well as the nozzles of drink disperser and inside ice machine located in the front. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponges and scrub inside the hand wash sink in front area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when asked on how to use three-compartment sink and wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer and walking cooler inside kitchen area no longer working but a walk in cooler trailer outside being used to store food. Plans need to be submitted for reviewed by plans review. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed no date mark tracking for cooked rolled chicken tacos inside the reach in cooler. Per employee, was removed from freezer but could not provide the information of when as there was old labels on the container. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Claudio O., Bryan I., Ingrid R. Ester all expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed the water filter in front area stated last service 10/2024. **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was unable to answer the procedure of cleaning and sanitizing with the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in front area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for the dried beans in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food soil residue on microwave door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the walk in cooler and walk in freezer in the kitchen area out of service. Also reach in cooler across of stove not working properly, unable to hold food cold. All food below 41°F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe grooved cutting board in the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles on preparation table . **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottles on preparation table . **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's food and stored inside the reach in cooler not separated from restaurant food. Observed employee water bottles on preparation table and a cell phone on a shelf above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution per employee. **Warning**
22-54-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed pool of standing water in the reach in coolers by prep area and across of the stove.**Warning** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 40 seats not reported in the establishment; they have reported 25 seats. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed below the reach in cooler not working across from stove. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles in ware wash area in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing tile grout through out kitchen area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Food stored outside inside a portable walking cooler trailer located at the back of establishment. Trailer has not been approved by Tallahassee. Operator needs to provide plans. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between two tables and in between the wall equipment and 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed popsicles made in house Coco, Nance, Tamarindo, Dulce de leche, chocolate Mira, Ron con con pasas missing label with proper information. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Lights above steam table missing the proper shield. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers inside reach in coolers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the left side of the hood. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees across of walk in freezer and in the bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets and doors of outside walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Also observed excessive grease and old food debris on the exterior of stove, hood filters and oven. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed damage to wall at the entry of dry storage. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soil inside all the reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of both reach-in-coolers by prep area and across of the stove. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans, sliced cheddar cheese not covered and package open and not protected inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in front area behind equipment, in electrical storage in front area, kitchen areas, dry storage areas. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the handwashing sink by dry storage. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor in front area behind equipment, in electrical storage in front area, kitchen areas, dry storage areas. **Warning**
36-10-4
3
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 98F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed salad mix (repollo) inside thank you bag inside walk in cooler. Operator removed product from thank you bags and placed inside food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop located inside bin of beans. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed reach in freezer located near back exit with cardboard used to line shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil on floor near fryer. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between three compartment sink and wall. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulated.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located at the cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Pico de gallo date marked 4-22-24 not used by 5-1-24. Employee confirmed date is correct. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Restocked at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on prep tables,and on shelf next to clean dishes. All drinks discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil for steam table in water at 112F. Manager replaced with hot water 138F, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled shelf by expo area. Walk-in cooler curtains soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water from hand wash sink in kitchen draining onto floor surface. Operator placed bucket under sink to catch dripping water. **Warning**
29-03-4
55
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both women and men bathroom doors not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed both women and men bathroom doors not self closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease container next to dumpster outside not on pad or nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed grease container next to dumpster outside not on pad or nonabsorbent surface. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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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. Printed and provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees engaged in food prepping with no certified manager present. Manager Jessica Mejia showed up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. Provided to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both women and men bathroom doors not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cheese stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease container next to dumpster outside not on pad or nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use standing utensils at 110F in kitchen cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler with soiled fan covers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks not inverted at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
47
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster in nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop was touching the flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks not stored inverted at the front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to a cutting board at the kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed a plastic bowl inside a container with tomato salad. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) Pork chop (49 F-Cold Holding) . As per operator food was placed yesterday around 8:00 pm. Stop sale was issued.
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 sausage with egg (101 F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (98 F - Hot Holding). As per operator food was placed less than 2 hours ago. Food was reHeated to 168°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink by the exit back door.operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos inside the reach in cooler and pork chops inside the walk in cooler were not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a open glass soda on the preparation table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach in cooler located next to the 3 compartment sink and also the doors are not closing.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is on Nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching maseca.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 103° F at the stove.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler located next to the 3 compartment sink. Also inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken House # 4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken House # 4 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken House # 4?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for all employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicken House # 4.
How does Chicken House # 4 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chicken House # 4 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chicken House # 4's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicken House # 4 have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 29 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chicken House # 4 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.
How often is Chicken House # 4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken House # 4 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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