Natural Chicken Grill
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
30
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Natural Chicken Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 16 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Natural Chicken Grill's 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food at the front area prep line not protected due to pipe exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed food at the front area prep line not protected due to pipe exposed. **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front area cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator it was prepared this morning at 10am. Also, sour cream (56F - Cold Holding) prepared at 11am. In the walk in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per label, prepared on 9/27. Also cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator prepared on today at 10am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed in front area cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding), sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); observed in reach in cooler in front area, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager prepared around 10:30am. Also in the walk in cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager, chicken prepared on 10/04. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at the baine marin in front area cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator tomatoes and lettuce were prepped at 10am and sour cream at 11am. In the walk in cooler , cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) also prepare at 10am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed in front area cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding), sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); observed in reach in cooler in front area, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per manager prepared around 10:30am. Also in the walk in cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Per manager, chicken prepared on 10/04. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the reach in freezer and the reach in cooler located in the front and back areas soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed the reach in freezer and the reach in cooler located in the front and back areas soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at the front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shoot at soda machine with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed ice shoot at soda machine with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing at the mope sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed missing at the mope sink area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed not available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed not available, covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while prepping food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed female employee wearing a watch while prepping food. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair near 3 compartment sink and cracked tiles in front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed floor in disrepair near 3 compartment sink and cracked tiles in front area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to and under 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed wall in disrepair next to and under 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed inside of oven soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled, the door gaskets of walk in cooler, the reach in coolers and the shelving units in the front area housing single use items were soiled. Also mold like substance on wall of mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed soiled, the door gaskets of walk in cooler, the reach in coolers and the shelving units in the front area housing single use items were soiled. Also mold like substance on wall of mop sink. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach freezer soiled and the reach in cooler in front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed inside of reach freezer soiled and the reach in cooler in front area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed over preparation and cooking line in front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed utility lines exposed over preparation and cooking line in front area. **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Floor in kitchen and front area soiled. **Time Extended**
36-10-4
30
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food at the front area prep line not protected due to pipe exposed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed female employee wearing gloves, grab her personal water bottles and then proceeded to cut raw meat without washing hands and changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the steam tables chicken noodle soup (129F - Hot Holding); corn (110F - Hot Holding); rice (130F - Hot Holding); teriyaki chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Employee raised the temperature of steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front area cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator it was prepared this morning at 10am. Also, sour cream (56F - Cold Holding) prepared at 11am. In the walk in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per label, prepared on 9/27. Also cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator prepared on today at 10am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at the baine marin in front area cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator tomatoes and lettuce were prepped at 10am and sour cream at 11am. In the walk in cooler , cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) also prepare at 10am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the reach in freezer and the reach in cooler located in the front and back areas soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at the front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed not available. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal food stored in the reach in freezer not segregated from restaurant food. Employee removed it.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles, one on food prep table in the back and one on food prep table in the front. Also observed keys stored on dry storage shelf in the back . **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while prepping food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair near 3 compartment sink and cracked tiles in front area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to and under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled, the door gaskets of walk in cooler, the reach in coolers and the shelving units in the front area housing single use items were soiled. Also mold like substance on wall of mop sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach freezer soiled and the reach in cooler in front area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed over preparation and cooking line in front area. **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside bucket with dirty water. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen area soiled. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee wearing no hair restraint. Employee put a cap on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shoot at soda machine with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two not secured at the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing at the mope sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
17
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed steam table area food not protected. Manager provided metal lids to missing hot holding food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled behind front counter, employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container being used to dispense white rice next to oven . Manager removed and provided container with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top of customer bathrooms.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with brown substance in kitchen area and bathroom area also.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink next to handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to front handwashing sink. And kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
22-16-4
55
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed with manager and provided printed agreement. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer soiled with old food debris located inside dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer soiled with old food debris located inside dry storage **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter and kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter and kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles near bathroom area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed stained ceiling tiles near bathroom area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents located at front counter and near bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed soiled ceiling vents located at front counter and near bathrooms. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed soiled reach freezer gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed hood system soiled. Observed soiled reach freezer gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding). As per manager, marinated raw chicken and raw beef since 3 days prior and black beans since the previous day.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Observed marinated raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding). As per manager, marinated raw chicken and raw beef since 3 days prior and black beans since the previous day.
01B-02-5
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. Discussed with manager and provided printed agreement.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer soiled with old food debris located inside dry storage.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic trays stored inside hand sink at front counter.
31A-09-4
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. Discussed with manager and provided printed forms.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory at time of inspection . Discussed with manager and provided printed consumer advisory sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed soiled reach freezer gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter and kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles near bathroom area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents located at front counter and near bathrooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at walk in cooler at 48F.
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones, bags, and keys on top of chest freezer located at kitchen entrance. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
27
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spay hose at three compartment sink hanging below the flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green like substance in the left wall and water distribution inside ice machine next to walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup pot stored in walk in cooler not covered. Person in charge covered pot.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food stored in walk in cooler not labeled.
02D-01-5
64
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes (48 F - Cold Holding), As per manager less than 2 hours. Moved them to the bottom reach in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags storing product inside the walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose reach lower than flood rim of sink,at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink with no hot water. Manager opened bottom valve for hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used to store empty tray at front behind cash register.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in hand washing sink behind cashier.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine a green like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drink on top of heat exchanger next to grill. Person in charge removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraints while handling food at steam table.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding missing leaving a hole next to base of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wal just before the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on black reach in freezer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel not stored in sanitizer water at prep station behind cash register.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various sauce containers with portioned sauces not labeled in the walk in cooler. Person in charge began to label the containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Natural Chicken Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Natural Chicken Grill on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Natural Chicken Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Natural Chicken Grill.
How does Natural Chicken Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Natural Chicken Grill most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Natural Chicken Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Natural Chicken Grill have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Natural Chicken Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Natural Chicken Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Natural Chicken Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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