Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Chicken Kitchen eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Chicken Kitchen's latest score of 86 sits above the Cutler Bay average of 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employee food handlers training without date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) as per employee delivery came earlier today and kept the door opened. Employee placed ice on top of the chicken to bring temperature down.. Also observed lettuce (50 F - Cold Holding)at the front line. As per manager less than 1 hour. Manager placed lettuce inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed her watch and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee was coached.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee at the grill was not able to answer cooking temperature of the chicken.
53B-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an opened cranberry juice and sauce not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public at reach in cooler at front line. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed cell phone above preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at the front line.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in the kitchen.
21-12-4
43
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispenser soiled with slime like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
36-34-5
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided big 6 poster to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing Clorox not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water cup stored on food storage shelves above the prep table in the preparation area. Employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the food warmer observed employees food stored with the food served to the public. (Container with noodles)
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's cellphone stored in the food storage shelves located in the preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen.
How does Chicken Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Chicken Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 69.
Has Chicken Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicken Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicken Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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