Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
Chicken Kitchen has been inspected eight times since 2022. Chicken Kitchen was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Chicken Kitchen's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (120F - 129F - Hot Holding) at front counter and plantains (121F - Hot Holding) inside warmer in prep area, as per operator both products were prepared less than one hour prior.
03B-01-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold/hot holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coffee stored inside warmer next to container of plantains and teriyaki chicken. Operator removed employee coffee. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker on either side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing in employee training for Betty S. Operator added date of birth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
78
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on one employee training certificate for Ana Silva.
53B-10-4
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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of sauce stored inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of salt. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 stored inside container of yellow rice with handle in contact with rice. Operator properly placed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sauce reach in cooler gaskets soiled behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single services lids and cups stored on floor near bathrooms. Operator began to properly store boxes. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
58
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on. Operator coached employee and observed employee remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front line steam table black bean soup (119-130F - Hot Holding). As per operator since 10:30 this morning. Operator moved it to the steamer to reheat. Reheat black bean soup (157F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee walk into the prep area not wash hands before putting on gloves. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedure. Employee took gloves off and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee walk into the prep area not wash hands before putting on gloves. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedure. Employee took gloves off and washed hands. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on. Operator coached employee and observed employee remove gloves and wash hands.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sink located inside the kitchen blocked with containers.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on the can opener located in the kitchen.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food to customers without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed clean containers stored next to the hand washing sink being splashed with water and soap. Operator moved the containers to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed soiled spoon stored inside a container along with other clean utensils in the kitchen prep area with black beans stuck on it. Operator removed all of the utensils and placed them inside the triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor by the back door.
25-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand fan, juice, and water bottle blocking the hand washing sink located next to the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight 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 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chicken Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicken Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one 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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