CHICKEN CORNER
3291 W SUNRISE BLVD, Ft Lauderdale FL 33311
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 13 visits since November 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
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. Emailed to owner
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023003677 | Jan 5, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $300 |
| 2--2022005146 | Dec 22, 2021 | Mar 10, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed significant stained in back kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nov 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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 significant stained in back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient 45F. Only TCS food was chicken between 10 frozen and 43 thawed. Operator iced thawed chicken and called for repair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nov 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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 significant stained in back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient 45F. Only TCS food was chicken between 10 frozen and 43 thawed. Operator iced thawed chicken and called for repair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken at fry station at 71F. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, blocked by chair, etc. operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed significant stained in back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler ambient 45F. Only TCS food was chicken between 10° frozen and 43° thawed. Operator iced thawed chicken and called for repair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 1-09-2025
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pot of cooked black beans in walk in cooler, stored below raw chicken. Operator relocated to proper shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed thawed, marinated chicken in walk in cooler, no date marks. Per operator thawed and marinated 24 hours prior.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 1-09-2025
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.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not in range. Adjust or replace.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on canned goods shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on canned goods shelf.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from 3 compartment sink drain on to floor.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bus tubs of raw chicken over bags of raw onions in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with mold like build up stored in direct contact with the floor.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked black beans in walk-in cooler no date mark. Per operator from 48 hours prior.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up on walls by oven vent.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cold holding unit.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Oct 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All (2) employees no hair restraint.
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Employee Responsibility form emailed to owner.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
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. Big 6 emailed to owner.
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. Emailed to owner
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.
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. Employee Responsibility form in Creole, emailed to owner.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All (2) employees no hair restraint.
Partially consumed Employee beverage container not segregated from customers food. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 200 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towels on counters. Operator corrected.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator provided.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler temperature at 50°. No TCS food at this time. Operator calling for repair.
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.