Chicken Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
90
Score
Chicken Kitchen has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.
Chicken Kitchen's latest score of 90 sits above the Plantation average of 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. In the walk in cooler, cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (45F - Cold Holding); corn and black beans (45F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today.The items were discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, marinated tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); black bean and corn (55F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding). The items have Ben on the line for less than 3 hours. The items were removed to the walk in cooler and replaced with items at the appropriate temperature. In the walk in cooler, cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (45F - Cold Holding); corn and black beans (45F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today.The items were discarded. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table on the front line, mashed potato (110F - Hot Holding); cooked corn (110F - Hot Holding); cooked plantains (110F - Hot Holding). The items have been in the table less than 3 hours. The items have been removed to be reheated to 165F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
55
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.. Employee handled personal drink bottle then continued working without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains pink liquid identified as Sanitizer. Employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken stored on Walk In Cooler floor. Manager moved boxes of chicken Ken to bottom shelf of Walk In Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
58
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink. Observed sanitizer solution in three compartment sink at 0ppm. Manager set up sanitizer sink. 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed- Cole slaw (46F at 2:30 - cooling since 10am) Per operator, item was prepared this morning before 10:am **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed- Cole slaw (46F at 2:30 - cooling since 10am) Per operator, item was prepared today,approximately four and a half hours prior to inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen/storage area- Observed; One flying insect flying around prep table next to 3 compartment sink One flying insect flying around carbonated beverage storage area One flying insect landing on sanitizer dispenser over mop sink Two flying insect flying around single service storage area **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- Grilled chicken (134-152F - Hot Holding; reheated to 176F); **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle of bleach and water solution beside hand wash sink at front counter unlabeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment using chlorine as sanitizer but only has quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance along the sides and in the center of ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front prep table. Observed employee water on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Front counter Observed handle of serving utensil being stored in cut lettuce. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
33
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At prep area sink. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler
14-05-4
86
Oct 11, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
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 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen.
How does Chicken Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Chicken Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.
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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