Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
Chicken Kitchen appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Key Biscayne restaurant scene, where the average is 57, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent on top of WIC entrance soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets in disrepair at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards and gaskets soiled at WIC.
23-03-4
64
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beans stored more than with a date mark of 11-30-25.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed beans stored more than with a date mark of 11-30-25.
01B-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic containers wet nesting at warewashing area.
24-08-4
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ST next to register : sweet plantain (112F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (117F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge for approximately 30 minutes prior. Advised manager to set the steam table to a higher temperature. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with old food residue inside by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint at cook line.
13-03-4
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table next to register, as per operator product was placed approximately 1 hour prior. Operator turned steam table to a higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at kitchen area next to walk in cooler with plastic container stored inside. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employees training missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email, operator printed and posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill area with grease accumulation.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled by grill area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
61
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and salt container stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
02D-01-5
74
Aug 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen.
How does Chicken Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Chicken Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Chicken Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicken Kitchen 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 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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