Chicken Kitchen USA
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
100
Score
Chicken Kitchen USA has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Chicken Kitchen USA on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water temperature at 76F after running water for five minutes. Operator called technician to repair water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 76F after running water for five minutes. Operator called technician to repair water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at warewashing area wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temperature at 76F after running water for five minutes. Operator called technician to repair water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
58
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a scouring pad and spatula in it. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On two wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front line grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone at a prep table at front of store. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engage in food preparation while wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at drying rack, wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
67
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over cut tomatoes at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro sauce (49F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler at front counter area. Manager moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach stored on soda syrup rack. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing how to check minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef not knowing how to check minimum cooking temperature of chicken. As per chef, they use color of product while cooking and time as reference to know when its fully cooked. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled at preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. Manager printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at preparation area grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic water bottle stored inside reach-in cooler at front counter and open plastic cup of soda over preparation table at front counter area. Manager removed plastic water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at front counter while wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at shelves near walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed plastics container not being sanitized. Coached manager on correct procedure. Containers were sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Observed no proof that the chicken served on site are raised on all natural diet of grains and without any hormones or antibiotics as advertised on the menu board of the restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
52-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed shopping carts inside dumpster enclosure.
33-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near water heater next to back exit.
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles boxes stored on floor near ice machine. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
25
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing Backflow preventer.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (48 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, for less than 4 hours. Manager placed items on ice for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cold holding unit at front counter at 48 F. Operator called technician for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Manager provided hair restraint for employees. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broccoli (124F-131F - Hot Holding) and corn (124F - Hot Holding) located at front counter steam table unit, less than 4 hours. Employee reheated broccoli (177F - Reheated) and corn (154F - Reheated). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer or functional thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer not working due to needing new batteries. Manager in process of replacing batteries for probe thermometer.
05-08-4
78
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Printed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event and provided to Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upon arrival no paper towel provided at paper towel dispenser or near hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink and front counter. Manager refilled paper towel dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license displayed inside kitchen cabinet, dated October 1, 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket and charger cord stored on top of plastic containers of mayonnaise at kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located between handwash sink and three compartment sink at kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of cilantro stored on floor, inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on the inside of the lids for the large containers of raw chicken located in the walk-in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by the back door.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 1 replaced tile in the kitchen entrance.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the imperial oven in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter and kitchen entrance reach in coolers gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on the top of ice machine. The manager washed it and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the front counter grill. The manager moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the kitchen close to the walk-in cooler.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in all 3 of the reach in coolers in the front counter area.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed large Togo containers not inverted above the ware washing area. The cook intervened them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen USA on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Kitchen USA?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chicken Kitchen USA's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicken Kitchen USA have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicken Kitchen USA 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 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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