CHICKEATAH
1100 NE 4 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021042488 | Sep 9, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By triple sink - 2 unlabeled spray bottles. Operator labeled.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Front counter flip top - scoop handle in tomato sauce and handle in blue cheese. Operator stored properly.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Cookline. Unit off approximately 15 minutes. Operator turned back on.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer - raw lamb in to-go T-shirt bags. Operator removed and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - flip top - cut tomato- ambient cooling 10 minutes at 11:20pm (44-49F - Cooling) at 11:50am 44-49F. At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur. Observed item overfilled beyond fill line. Operator removed and placed in reach in to quick chill.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 400ppm.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands in hand sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked by trash can and items thawing in sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - levent akyol
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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cookline flip top.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - container of meat and container of tomatoes stored on floor.
Front counter A/C on wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing on countertop and in hand sink. Advised operator to move items to triple sink and turn on cold water to continue thawing.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cook line and prep areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout Kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind pizza oven.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic water bottles and cases of tea in plastic bottles stored on floor at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by back door.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread in T-shirt bags in reach in freezer. Operator placed in food grade containers.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Observed: Dented can present. 1-#10 can garbanzo beans. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline flip top - raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Walk in cooler - raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed reportable illnesses with operator and provided Big 6 handout. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at front counter - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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 handout to operator. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink next to dish machine filled with dishwasher tray and plastic container. Operator removed. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM. Provided operator Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Employees filled out during inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator stored cloths properly. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and sugar. Priority: Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.