Cm Chicken

1256 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
American
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Cm Chicken appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

Compared to other North Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boba pearls (98F - Hot Holding) stored in the warmer for less than 3 hours, as per operator. Operator turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed wing sauce station prep table soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwashing sink blocked by wing prep station.
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers with no name label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under dryers and sauce station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drains in 3 compartment sink heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored inside the mop bucket.
42-01-4
55
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris in the kitchen handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice container soiled on the outside.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler and reach in freezer door.
23-24-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers and under 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the kitchen.
36-10-4
67
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes then place gloves and begin food preparation, with no handwashing. Educated employee to how to wash their hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands in the 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in front of fryers soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwashing sink blocked by a table with flour to bread chicken.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under the shelves.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over the 3 compartment sink with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor by the back reach in freezer.
08B-38-4
52
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boba perals (101F - Hot Holding) stored in the front counter, operator placed item to reheat.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 4 used cups in the front counter handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Kevin, Xiaofang, Andre, and steward hired more than 60 days ago, with no employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tabuki power in a container with no name label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Under the dry storage rack. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed gloves and to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
52
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw shrimp and raw calamari. Located in reach in cooler in hallway.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep table completely blocking hand washing sink in kitchen area. Advised manager that table must be removed to provide clear access to hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and sodas being stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Nov 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cm Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cm Chicken on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cm Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cm Chicken.

How does Cm Chicken compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Cm Chicken most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Cm Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cm Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cm Chicken 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 Cm Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cm Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.