Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Chicken Kitchen stretching back to 2022. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Chicken Kitchen on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board and red cutting board soiled with black mold-like substance. Employee discarded. Observed can opener soiled at prep table near three compartment sink. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at women's bathroom. Observed no soap at hand sink by prep area kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service bowls stored on floor by bathroom hallway.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by bathroom hallway.
42-01-4
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.
13-03-4
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (113F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (120F - Hot Holding) as per manager steam was low on temperature, she turn on high the steam. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn mix (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at prep table front counter across grilled. As per manager less than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container with raw chicken marinated stored over avocado box at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flying insects flying in the hallway by the bathrooms. Observed 3 flying insects flying around dining room. Observed 3 flying insects flying around soda machine and landing nozzles in the dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled near three compartment sink. Employee took to three compartment sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at front counter not accessible blocked with trays. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee certificate expired for Elizabeth Fernandez 08-03-25. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not inverted stored over three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with rice not labeled on floor six inches on a crate across the oven. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty above ware washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
35
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in ladies room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (155F - Cooking). Operator placed back on grill for finish cooking. Retest chicken breast (165F - Cooking) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 1 small flying insect flying behind front counter. Observed approximately 1 small flying insect standing on paper towel at front counter. Observed approximately 3 small flying insect standing on menus at front counter. Observed approximately 6 small flying insects standing on dining room ceiling at from counter. Observed approximately 1 small flying insect standing on wall behind grill. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored inside hand sink at prep area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area. Observed at front counter. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in ladies room. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary - 0ppm), operator discarded solution and replenished with new solution. Retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary - 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside hot box at prep area not properly segregated. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
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 scoop inside rice container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
43
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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 white rice (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table Next to cashier. As per operator for approximately 1 hr. Operator turned up table heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at prep area. Operator provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's room.
31B-04-4
67
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 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. Observed beans (127 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator reheated the product. Final temperature 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); mix vegetables (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. And raw chicken (70 F - Cold Holding) at the rack at preparation area. As per operator the product was outside less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays inside of hand wash sink preparation area. Operator removed the trays. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at the two hand wash sink preparation area and front counter.
31B-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the green cutting board is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At women bathroom.
31B-04-4
47
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jul 28, 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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen.
How does Chicken Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chicken Kitchen most recently scored 64 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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