Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Chicken Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Chicken Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employee training certificate not in original form but photocopied. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to front counter hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to kitchen ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers throughout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
74
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); tomato onion vinaigrette (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator began to place into ice bath to rapid cool. Observed next to grill on cart a container of raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours, cook placed onto grill to cook. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk in cooler bucket of raw marinating chicken (47F - Cooling). As per operator from the night before. **Warning**
03D-07-5
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. Observed employee remove cellphone from counter, use register, then proceeded to prep bowl/ chop chicken with washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025. Operator attempted to oay during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk in cooler bucket of raw marinating chicken (47F - Cooling). As per operator from the night before. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employee training certificate not in original form but photocopied. **Warning**
53B-09-4
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 4 employees no certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to front counter hand sink. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to kitchen ice machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves/counters at front counter soiled with dust and debris build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers throughout. **Warning**
22-16-4
29
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: At the time of callback inspection still observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser on shelf across from mop sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of rice on bottom shelf prep table across from three compartment sink.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers on drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white chest reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at lobby area drink station. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
50
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on rolling rack in front of grill raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), as per employee for about 30 minutes. Employee placed raw chicken on top grill. Observed at front counter prep area, coleslaw (71F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (64F - Cold Holding) shredded lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager for about 2 hours. Manager began to places items onto ice to begin cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: At time of callback inspection observed at front counter prep area, coleslaw (63F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (59F - Cooling); chickpeas (42F - Cold Holding) shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Observed on rolling rack in front of grill raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour for all items. Operator began to place items into ice to cool. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lobby soda machine ice chute soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: At time of callback inspection observed ice chute soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulation of dust,above dry storage shelves.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on shelf by ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers stored on shelf above prep counter.
25-06-4
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cambro: black beans (112F - Hot Holding)as per operator about 2 hrs ago,operator reheated to 175F for further hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute with mold like substance,soda dispenser.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled located above dry storage rack.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by the back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken panel located in the ice machine. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,prep unit front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box containing raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the curry sauce located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink faucet soiled,front counter.
23-03-4
61
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
55
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. service counter ; coleslaw (60F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); (60F); (60F)as per operator from yesterday
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. service counter ; coleslaw (60F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); (60F); (60F)as per operator from yesterday
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife sharpener stored on unit by the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of dust,grease, located in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both back doors.
35B-01-4
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 handle of scoop in contact with rice located in the bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris, unit by the entrance to the back area. Observed hand wash sink faucet soiled, unit at the front counter.
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen.
How does Chicken Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chicken Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 seven 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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