Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Chicken Kitchen has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
The city-wide average for Miami Lakes sits at 74, putting Chicken Kitchen on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding); white rice (104F - Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheat at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle with no label, located underneath of preparation table at the front line next to the grilled.
41-17-4
78
Sep 2, 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 cooked potatoes (118F - Hot Holding) cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F or above. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located at the front line, near to the cash register
22-16-4
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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 baked potatoes (118F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); in steam table at the front line, for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at. 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
74
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes (122F - Hot Holding) in hot holding drawers for less than 4 hours as per operator operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the front line.
36-34-5
82
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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 mashed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain (103F - Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, on steam table located at the from line. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray with degreaser with not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
74
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch, bracelet while cooking/ cutting chicken.
13-07-4
86
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink with quaternary sanitation solutions of 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine sanitazer solution. Recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Emailed the form to operator, operator print and make employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
70
Mar 14, 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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 lives flies around three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (120°F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (125°F - Hot Holding); chicken (128°F - Hot Holding). inside hot holding box for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased hot holding box temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen.
How does Chicken Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Chicken Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
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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