Chicken Kitchen USA
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
61
Score
Chicken Kitchen USA appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Chicken Kitchen USA's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator product has been inside walk in cooler since previous day.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of cilantro in walk in cooler. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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 feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per operator product has been inside walk in cooler since previous day.
01B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled behind front counter. Operator cleaned gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing one vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees. Osvaldo E, Max T, and Elizabeth R.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance inside ice machine in back area near
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap at bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor under prep table in back area. Operator picked up oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near hand sink on front counter
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt not labeled on shelf in dry storage.
02D-01-5
55
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb underneath hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust above front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at grill. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb underneath hand wash sink in kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on top of warmer not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside of ice machine. Operator cleaned the inside of machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors for men and women not self closing with tight fitting door.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of salt. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed steamer handle soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and cameras on ceiling soiled with heavy dust above cook line at front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee water bottle stored inside of ice machine. Operator removed water bottle and ice. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on top of prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed employee prepping sauce with two containers of mayonnaise on kitchen floor in back area. Operator placed mayonnaise on top of milk crate. **Corrected On-Site**
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 scoop stored inside of container of rice with handle touching rice. Operator moved handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front counter. Observed hood filters soiled with grease at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf in dish area. Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust at dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen next to rice cooker. Operator put cloth inside sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor near restroom entrance. Operator removed them, and placed it on shelves at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall, located behind the three compartments sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located near were washing area.
22-20-5
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
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 woman bathroom. Operator placed a new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair located at front counter. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system, located at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near wait station, located at dinner room area.
36-27-5
78
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with mold-like substance or slime, **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed uncovered containers of sauces next to the front counter area hand washing sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. At the back area kitchen.
14-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the back area hand washing sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary >400ppm), operator added water to solution observed 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine soiled at the front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box gaskets broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Kitchen USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Kitchen USA on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine 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 six 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicken Kitchen USA have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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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