Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Chicken Kitchen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Chicken Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays inside hand wash sink located near front service counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
86
Oct 27, 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 brown rice (118F - Hot Holding) at the steam table near front counter. As per operator, product was placed there no more than half an hour ago. Operator reheated product to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under green cutting board at the food prep table in back kitchen area. Operator removed wipe. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on a plastic containers at the dry rack shelf near ware washing sink. Operator removed labels and washed, rinsed, and sanitized containers. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
May 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the front cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at front counter prep station with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable answer thermometer calibration questions. Coached manager on correct temp and proper way to test for calibration. **Repeat Violation**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with debris. Located at preparation table.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches at front counter while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Manager had employee place on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizer rag left on grill shelf at cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under grill soiled with food and grease like debris.
36-10-4
61
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on October 1,2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed inside cilantro container located in the walk in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of vitamins stored on shelf above preparation table at kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (59F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler at front counter. As per manager for approximately 10 minutes. Advised manager to place bags of ice on containers. Observed raw chicken (45F-52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F-52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Basic - Observed spray nozzle soiled at warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service lids stored in the floor near the back exit door.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored in the preparation area by the 3 compartment sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above the preparation area near the entrance to the kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
37
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of black beans with dent at preparation table. Manager discarded can.
01B-01-4
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 written procedures via email and person in charge printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside chicken base. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. person in charge provided hair restraints and employees donned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
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 scoop handle touching brown rice inside container. Manager rearranged scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Observed floor drain soiled with accumulated food debris at front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Observed spray nozzle at 3 compartment sink soiled.
16-03-4
47
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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 (119F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Manager increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand sink near walk in cooler.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at men's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Located at men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust at back preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 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 86 out of 100, which is higher 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 four 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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