Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
86
Score
Chicken Kitchen appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Miami Beach sits at 69, putting Chicken Kitchen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
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 a plastic pitcher handle touching the rice in a large plastic container. The manager moved the handle.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two cans of black beans and three cutting board in the hand washing sink next to the walk-in cooler. Thel manger removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the oven.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook warring a bracelet and a watch.
13-07-4
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 in a container or rice. The manager moved it so the handle was above the food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a hot holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a coffee in the hot box. The employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 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 chicken teriyaki (112F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table less than 1 hour ago, operator placed items to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 150ppm) operator remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
58
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled by the grill.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler shelving soiled.
23-03-4
74
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute soiled at the soda dispenser in the dining room. The manager cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed and displayed it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between a prep table and triple sink. The manager removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a hot holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 printed written procedures to Manager, for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. None provided at the time of inspection. Provided printed employee reporting agreement form to Manager and discussed how the same forms are located within the employee food handler training booklet.
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on top of convection oven, used as a liner to prevent top of oven from becoming soiled, located at kitchen area. Manager removed cardboard lining top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
78
Aug 24, 2022
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 steamed broccoli (104F -92F Hot Holding), doubled pan, located at front counter steamtable unit, less than 4 hours. Due to double panning of food containers, advised manger to place water into first pan to allow steam to keep food item maintained at 135F and above, manager reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle, left inside a container of sour cream, located inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded the plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above grill cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Nov 19, 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 four times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen.
How does Chicken Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Chicken Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
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 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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