Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Chicken Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Chicken Kitchen's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami Beach average of 69. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some grease on 2 of the hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet towel left on the counter outside the sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook line employee touched his chin and continued working with clean utensils at the grill.Employee was coached and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside plastic spray bottle with no label ( table cleaner as per employee). Person in charge labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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 some expired trainings for Jaime Caceres, Venuse Beauvois.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth left on counter instead of being inside sanitizer container. Person in charge prepared the sanitizer solution and placed the wet towels inside. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer is not working. Owner ordered a new one . **Corrective Action Taken**
05-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop chicken base. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license was printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on the kitchen floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on the counter. Employee placed the wet towel inside sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical products inside plastic spray bottles with no labels ( as per GM, sanitizer and degreaser). Employee placed the labels. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restrain.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken seasoning base container on the kitchen floor. Employee move it to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 handle touching the salt inside plastic container. Employee corrected the scoop position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Form was provided.
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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop left inside mop bucket. Mop hanger is in disrepair.Manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fans with accumulation of debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three 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 90 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 three 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 three times per year on average.
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