CHICKEN CONNECTION
11401 NW 12 ST #105, Miami FL 33172 · 4761611
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw fish fillets at walk in cooler, staff relocated eggs.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016054983 | Nov 17, 2016 | Jan 4, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several squeeze at flip top unit cook line area. Checked
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen prep area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grouts at kitchen floor area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles unlabeled.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw fish fillets at walk in cooler, staff relocated eggs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at grill cutting table.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket 0ppm. Staff provided new solution retested 200ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container unlabeled at rear kitchen area.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink at 0ppm, coached staff on proper sanitizer use at 3 compartment sink, refill sink retested at 400ppm.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher person not knowing the proper use on 3 compartment sanitation procedures, coached staff.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed mop sink cooking pot stored on the floor at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease accumulated under and around garbage compactor area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cleaned/sanitized serving utensils store food contact first at front counter area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers with sugar, rice as per staff not labeled at kitchen area.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout cooking and ware washing area on the back.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.. Observed some of the cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at storage rack at 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed fish fillet thawing under barely running water at 3 compartment sink area, coached staff on proper thawing procedures, manager adjust water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0PPM front counter, manager provided new solution retested 50PPM.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer three compartment sink at 0ppm. Staff added chlorine solution tested at 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted chicken (117F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table, as per manager less than two hours. Manager send it back chicken to be reheated to 165F. 2nd temp. 183F
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ppm at front counter. Manager prepared new chlorine sanitizer solution tested 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at kitchen preparation table. Staff washed and sanitizer the can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool stored at from counter handwashing sink., manager removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation/cooking area on the back.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with mark not longer cleanable at cook line next to grill station.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters and walls at kitchen line.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light not shield over three compartment sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking cooler and walking freezer gaskets soiled.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrap single service utensils at front counter exposed to contamination. Manager moved utensil to back counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease soiled wall behind cooking line front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels stored out of sanitizer bucket at kitchen line counter.
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Celling tiles soiled by the dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Rusted shelves at walk in cooler.
May 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wilfredo Obando Martinez worked for over a year with no food training certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Celling tiles soiled by the dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Rusted shelves at walk in cooler.
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Wilfredo Obando Martinez worked for over a year with no food training certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside black beans at preparation area across 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Celling tiles soiled by the dishwasher area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Rusted shelves at walk in cooler.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee at cook line working with raw chicken and then work on preparing a plate for customer. Coached employee to remove soiled gloves and wash hands thoroughly and then put on clean gloves when changing tasks.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line working with raw chicken and then work on preparing a plate for customer. Coached employee to remove soiled gloves and wash hands thoroughly and then put on clean gloves when changing tasks.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board next to cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil on floor next to fryers. Operator removed from floor immediately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
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