Chicken Kitchen USA
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Chicken Kitchen USA eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 30 mins.
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near steamers in back prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from hood filters onto wall behind grill.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored inside container of shredded cheese with handle in contact with cheese. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled near kitchen entrance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service to go boxes stored on floor near back door in dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to register. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door in dry storage room.
35B-01-4
55
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside hot box next to container of brown rice at cook line.
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door in storage area.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored inside container of shredded cheese with handle in contact with cheese at front counter. Operator properly placed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with cilantro next to register. Operator cleaned interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler next to register. Operator cleaned water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in back near mop sink
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. Operator properly placed mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Dec 18, 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. Observed can opener blade soiled in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
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 employee keys stored on shelf above food prep area in back prep area. Operator removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled at cook line
23-03-4
78
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans on a shelf by the three compartment sink wet-nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
82
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at back kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed front counter reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
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. Discussed and provided email handout. Operator printed, and placed handout on the kitchen wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler wall soiled. Observed preparation area walls soiled.
36-27-5
70
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made guacamole w/ cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) at front cook line. Operator stated it was made this morning and he voluntarily discarded. Also, house made coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler near POS. Operator stated it he checked cooler earlier. Operator moved coleslaw to bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one two flying insects in warewashing area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in upper wall in women's restroom
36-24-5
64
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented Hanover can of black beans dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put in gloves without washing hands first. Coached employee to wash hands before changing gloves. Inspector coached operator on the importance of hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in the back my the dishwashing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler located under computer table in the front area. Operator removed the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine located in the back prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on the oven doors in the front area.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single-service items stored on dry storage floor. Operator placed over 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of prep table next to back area door. Operator removed towel and placed in garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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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 Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains eight 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 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 55 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 seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 two times per year on average.
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