Chicken Kitchen USA
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
61
Score
Chicken Kitchen USA appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Chicken Kitchen USA on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of perfume stored above food preparation table in back kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of corn located inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing bleach with no label at the three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above dry rack area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Observed wall behind rice cooker soiled.
36-27-5
61
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup used as a scoop located inside bin of salt in back prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
14-17-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor near main cook line soiled. Operator broomed and mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
82
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
90
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing task then changed gloves no handwashing in between.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Expired quaternary 09-16-2022 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
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 employees Juan Zagarra, and Rebeca Acosta certificates expired on 07-25-2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of lime stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
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 handle touching rice inside container at preparation area.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed case of single service cups stored on floor by back exit door.
25-06-4
47
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Indira Cuadra expired on 3-22-24. As per manager, appointment for recertification is scheduled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed letter from Serv Safe confirming completion of manager certification exam, certificate expected to arrive on 5/25/24. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing chicken at front counter not wearing hair restraint. Cook donned hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Observed cook preparing chicken at front counter not wearing hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
86
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill at front counter. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Observed raw cut chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was left out at room temperature for less than 30 minutes.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large storage container can stored in front of hand sink at warehouse washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Indira Cuadra expired on 3-22-24. As per manager, appointment for recertification is scheduled.
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing chicken at front counter not wearing hair restraint. Cook donned hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris underneath storage shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris underneath storage shelves at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen USA on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen USA?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicken Kitchen USA.
How does Chicken Kitchen USA compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Chicken Kitchen USA most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chicken Kitchen USA's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Kitchen USA have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicken Kitchen USA means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chicken Kitchen USA inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Kitchen USA is inspected around three times per year on average.
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