Church's Chicken #411

1155 Nw 54 St, Miami, FL 33127
American
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Church's Chicken #411 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Church's Chicken #411's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by front counter.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
67
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area of the establishment. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area of the establishment and at dining area of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area of the establishment and at dining area of the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by front counter of establishment not working no food stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled of the establishment. Observed dining floor soiled of the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor tiles in disrepair with a hole in it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area of the establishment. Observed wall soiled throughout dinning area of the establishment.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
78
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects in the air above food preparation area, while chicken is being prepared. Observed 2 flying insect in the air by 3 compartment sink across walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handsink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area of the establishment. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area of the establishment and at dining area of the establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler by front counter of establishment not working no food stored inside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled of the establishment. Observed dining floor soiled of the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor tiles in disrepair with a hole in it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at all reach in coolers located on the kitchen area.. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area of the establishment. Observed wall soiled throughout dinning area of the establishment.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
50
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects flying around the ware-washing area and dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed 2 big live flies flying by front counter of the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler door surface with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease accumulation at cook line, also in between kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout on the floor too deep, all throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer located at cook line underneath the hot holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed a small sandwich cooler no longer in used, in disrepair at cook line next to the oven at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed towel dispenser and handwashing sink faucet with food debris and grease accumulation. Observed in a small reach in freezer located inside the walk in cooler unit gasket soiled and slime buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, unit located underneath the soda machine at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with food splatter and some grease accumulation throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by ware-washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
50
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects flying around the ware-washing area and dry storage area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager food was placed in ice less than 1 hour ago. Manager refilled the ice container to maintain proper cold temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding unit at cook line spicy chicken (128 F - Hot Holding); spicy chicken (130 F - Hot Holding), as per manager put in the hot holding unit 35 minutes ago. Operator decided to discard the chicken.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed a paper sheet from the cook line floor and continued to serve a drink to a customer without washing his hands prior.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees certified under PTEU University-Unable to verify that provided is approved vendor.
53B-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel available in hand wash sink located by warewashing area, and also at hand wash sink cook line area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler door surface with rust.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer correct hot holding Temperature specified by the food code. Coached manager on correct hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed towel dispenser and handwashing sink faucet with food debris and grease accumulation. Observed in a small reach in freezer located inside the walk in cooler unit gasket soiled and slime buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle with some old food buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease accumulation at cook line, also in between kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout on the floor too deep, all throughout the kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer located at cook line underneath the hot holding unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed double oven interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed a small sandwich cooler no longer in used, in disrepair at cook line next to the oven at cook line.
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, unit located underneath the soda machine at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with food splatter and some grease accumulation throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by ware-washing area.
42-01-4
19
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open outside. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
82
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn and Also Jenny penny-at the front counter gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout throughout the establishment.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried above the 3 compartment sink. Operator fixed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front area. And also the walk-in cooler door with gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of the reach in freezer soiled. Also observed gasket of the reach in cooler soiled, also observed hood filters soiled.. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris at the bottom of the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
78
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Chicken #411 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #411 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #411?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #411.

How does Church's Chicken #411 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Church's Chicken #411 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Church's Chicken #411's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken #411 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Church's Chicken #411 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 Church's Chicken #411 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #411 is inspected around three times per year on average.