Chicken Kitchen USA
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Chicken Kitchen USA has 11 inspections in the public record. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish on top of cooked shredded chicken inside walk in cooler. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser not labeled in dry storage area. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to walk in freezer, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with pudding inside walk in cooler, Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground cardboard boxes next to dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with cut marks at dry storage area. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Repeat Violation**
33-14-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 missing floor tiles at dry storage area.
36-17-5
52
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored inside thank you bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented tomato can. Operator removed it.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the handwashing sink inside man restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an open drink on top of the preparation table. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots and pans with water inside.
24-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler fan soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not labeled.
02D-01-5
43
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in the back hose next to walk in cooler. Manager provided during inspection.
29-34-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing in the back on building.
33-14-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to baking ovens.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next front entrance door.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under the cutting board on the preparation area. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
90
Jul 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jul 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
90
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Advised manager he corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall by triple sink
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 Apr 17, 2026. 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 five 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 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Chicken Kitchen USA's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicken Kitchen USA have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chicken Kitchen USA means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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