Jacqueline Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
64
Score
Jacqueline Fried Chicken has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Jacqueline Fried Chicken's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 300ppms+ in 3 compartment sink. Operator diluted onsite to 100Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed oxtail inside thank you bags inside freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
64
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Cut pumpkin stored inside a "thank-you" bag inside reach in cooler at back of house. Operator placed them in proper food grade bag onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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 in 3 compartment sink to then go to front counter and serve customer food with no handwashing prior. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer on prep table by reach in cooler/freezer.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler door in front of cook line. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents "water damage" like stains on ceiling tiles at back of house.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler in front of cook line,
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles throughout kitchen area in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers. Observed soiled hood system.
23-03-4
52
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no health reporting agreement. Provided the operator with proper form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease/soil under cooking equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of plantains on the floor. Operator placed them 6inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwash station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the exterior of fryer.
23-03-4
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray with a blue liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
78
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in a shopping bag the owner put it in a plastic food grade bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the restroom.
31B-03-4
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. Observed Yumila expired.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
47
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) Operator discarded and changed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
32-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior at front of establishment have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to scoop salt. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone sitting on fryer operator removed phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacqueline Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacqueline Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jacqueline Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jacqueline Fried Chicken.
How does Jacqueline Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jacqueline Fried Chicken most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jacqueline Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jacqueline Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacqueline Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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