Dixie Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Dixie Fried Chicken has 16 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no written procedures available for use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Dixie Fried Chicken's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In customer lobby approximately 3 live flying insects landing on hanging plant. In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect landing on wall next to three compartment sink. In laundry room approximately 2 live flying insects landing on employee belongings. Discussed with operator who killed flies with fly swatter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Approximately 5 live flying insects in customer lobby landing on hanging plant and windows, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to walk in cooler interior has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
82
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
May 5, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At glass reach in cooler- coleslaw 45-46F at 3:25 ( cooling since 10:30), macaroni salad 45-46F at 3:25 ( cooling since 10:30)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At glass reach in cooler- coleslaw 45-46F at 3:25 ( cooling since 10:30), macaroni salad 45-46F at 3:25 ( cooling since 10:30)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At storage closet container of powdered bleach stored over container of spices- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At glass reach in cooler - catfish fingers 47-50F at 3:25 to 47-50F at 3:40( cooling since 2:30), raw pork 47-50F at 3:25 to 47-50F at 3:40( cooling since 2:30), raw fish 47-50F at 3:25 to 47-50F at 3:40( cooling since 2:30), raw chicken 47-50F at 3:25 to 47-50F at 3:40( cooling since 2:30) - at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for milk, cooked chicken and fries under time as a Public health control. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At storage area - spray bottle of degreaser not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
45
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for milk batter and fried chicken on time as a Public health control.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter pink chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor- at front counter area- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Walk in cooler - cut cabbage (46F-47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in cooler overnight and more than 4 hours. See stop sale. small make table - shredded BBQ chicken patties (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in bottom unit of make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cut cabbage (46F-47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in cooler overnight and more than 4 hours. See stop sale. small make table - shredded BBQ chicken patties (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held in bottom unit of make table overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (131F - Hot Holding) at 11:50am operator states held in warmer since 10:00am - operator increased warmer temperature and moved mashed potatoes to stove for reheat. Recheck mashed potatoes 169F Reheating. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - 3 door reach in cooler - portioned Cole slaw 53F@ 11:30am ambient cooling since 9:30am recheck 15 mins 53F; Catfish 48F at 11:30am ambient cooling since 9:30am recheck 15 mins 48F. Walk in cooler - Cole slaw 48F@10:40am ambient cooling since 9:30am recheck 20 mins 48F. cod 48F@ 11:45am ambient cooling since 9:00am recheck 15 mins (48F - Cooling) - operator added ice bags to all cooling items to help facilitate the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 3 door reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer - TCS foods tested at 29F - 31F. **Warning**
03A-05-5
52
Apr 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At dinning room area approximately 1 live roach on floor under dinning table- operator killed, removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink near cookline- wiping cloth inside sink- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At dinning room area - approximately 2 dead roaches on floor under neath dinning room tables- operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over single service cups by front counter- operator removed bag and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cookline counter- raw pork defrosting out at room temperature- operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
67
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb- by mop sink hose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for batter and milk - u dear time as a public health control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee trying through Florida Branch International Food Service Executive Association for Terwenms Desrisseaux 02/03/24 expired **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Employee trying through Florida Branch International Food Service Executive Association for Terwenms Desrisseaux 02/03/24 expired **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
67
Feb 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on shelves of chemical storage. Approximately 12 rodent droppings on clean dry storage shelves under prep table near ice machine. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in clean container on clean dry storage shelves under prep table near ice machine. In wash area: approximately 4 rodent droppings in clean container and approximately 9 rodent droppings under tables. Approximately 4 rodent droppings behind ice machine. Approximately 4 rodent droppings under triple sink. Approximately 3 rodent droppings underneath hand wash sink near main prep area Approximately 15 rodent droppings in dry storage area, on the cover of flour container, on shelves with single service containers and shelves with food items and floor. Approximately 7 rodent droppings under stove on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: In wash area: approximately 4 rodent droppings under table and behind washer. In dry storage area: approximately 9 rodent droppings on shelves with single service containers and shelves with food items and floor. Operator is in process of cleaning and sanitizing areas. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose Bibb at mop sink. Advised operator to provide. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Same. **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At walk in cooler: ceiling heavily soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 29, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed two containers with buttermilk batter with no time mark. Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Operator discarded See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside tall reach in cooler ; raw shrimp , raw chicken, raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator product stored for approximately one hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator moved products to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed two containers with buttermilk batter with no time mark. Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Operator discarded See stop sale.
01B-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on kitchen area overstocked on heat lamp, seating on top of fryer , seating on top of prep table Cooked chicken, corn nuggets, portioned mashed potatoes and gravy at 120°F hot Holding . Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator decided to use Time control as a public health control and time marked for the remaining time of 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired Gregory Carden. 09/28/2020 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at customer restroom
27-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter cooler broken
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout the restaurant. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet leverage broken in the customer bathroom only cold water works
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food ( raw shrimp)thawed on standing water. Operator removed water and moved to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/ shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dixie Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dixie Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dixie Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dixie Fried Chicken.
How does Dixie Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Belle Glade?
Dixie Fried Chicken most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Belle Glade average of 79.
Has Dixie Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dixie Fried Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dixie Fried 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 Dixie Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dixie Fried Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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