Green Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Green Chicken stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Green Chicken is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/25. Operator paid license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) next to prep area at front counter. Operator replaced solution with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken tenders over waffles inside reach in freezer next to storage entrance. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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. Observed jerk chicken (122F - Hot Holding); grilled chicken (112F - Hot Holding); teriyaki chicken (108F - Hot Holding) inside oven at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up heat for reheating. Observed inside warmer: chicken empanadas (131F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (124F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee water stored inide hand sink at front line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum pans not inverted over warmer at front counter. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at prep area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack on shelves next to spices at dry storage. **Warning**
40-06-5
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 with handle in contact with product inside rice container and bean container at dry storage. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature at prep area. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
32
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) inside warmer next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed plantains on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added sanitizer, retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding ); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding);inside cold table across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over raw marinaded beef in standing reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Operator stored by proper minimum cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in rear kitchen area above three compartments sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on prep table at smoothie station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employees cellphones stored on prep table at front counter prep station. Operator removed phones during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in rear kitchen area across from three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two prep tables at front counter. Operator removed the knife and took it to three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
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 utensil handle stored in container of brown rice in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in rear kitchen area. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
61
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at prep area. Manager properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (58F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (58F - Cold Holding) inside make table across cook line at front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hrs. Manager added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler and also reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
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 inside beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area. Manager placed the handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under two cutting boards at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
61
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Manager properly rearranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold holding); shredded lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) at cold holding table at front counter as per manager for 2 hrs. Manager added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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. Observed beef empanada (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for an hour. Manager turn up temperature for reheat. Also observed chicken tenders (112F - Hot Holding) next to fryer. As per manager for 20 minutes. Manager placed product inside hot box for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mac and cheese inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per manger was cooked 3 days ago. Manager properly marked food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed Next to preparation sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic lid broken used for cover lid inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded the lid and replaced with a new one. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar inside plastic container stored in floor. Manager removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 1/10/2022. **Warning**
50-09-4
39
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and no hand wash. Instructed employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe at Oppm.
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee approximately 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 on rice white bin container next to walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler next to,walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak from ac at walk in cooler.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation area.
21-09-4
35
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and cooked Mac and cheese not date marked inside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Still observed l **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Still observed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed in shelves next to reach in freezer. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented coconut milk can in shelves next to reach in freezer. Manager discarded during inspection.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak. Manager rearranged properly during inspection.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at 12:38 pm. Manager change the pans for deeper ones and add ice bath. shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) at 1:09 pm.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to coffee machine. Manager stored in sanitizing solution at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine next to register.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container. Manager removed and replaced with a handle scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed next to coffee machine. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to hand wash sink. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with food debris. In reach cooler next to rice warmers.Manager clean it at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Chicken on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Green Chicken.
How does Green Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Green Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Green Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Green Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Green Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Green Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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