Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Chicken Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at front counter 100+ ppm. Operator added water to dilute; 100 ppm final reading. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed on Enrique and Dalia's certificates; missing DOB.
53B-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed old license on site; 10/24.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic lids stored on floor in back of establishment.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
55
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 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 0ppm). Operator reset up sink new Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep line soiled with food debris when no active orders or customers present. Operator cleaned front counter prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Observed forms available and attached to each food handler training but not all forms signed. Operator serrated unassigned firms to complete with staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed main front line floors soiled with food debris. Operator swept floors during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored sin mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stored in a container of rice in rear kitchen warmer box. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Oct 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical 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 at front display steam table sweet plantains (122F - Hot Holding); as per operator for 30 minutes from oven. Operator placed into oven to begin reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects at front counter area flying and landing on storage cabinets. Observed approximately 6 live small flying insects flying and landing on boxes of condiment cups and aluminum pan in prep area. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on the walls in the hallway beverage closet. Observed approximately 7 live small insects throughout the lobby and beverage area of the establishment landing on walls, mirrors and tables. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 containers of STEM fly bug spray under point of sale system. **Warning**
41-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed establishment ceilings and vents soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at walls above point of sales system soiled with approximately 15 dead flying insects. **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the prep , ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing togo food containers stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
86
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48 F - Cold Holding); coleslaw salad (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front line. As per operator for less than three hours. Operator put the products under ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the shelves next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bins. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease.
23-03-4
90
Jul 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen.
How does Chicken Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chicken Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
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 three times per year on average.
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