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CHICKEN GUY

7535 N KENDALL DR STE 2520, Miami FL 33156

Last inspected Sep 9, 2024 · 4 visits since October 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2334143
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $840

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018030963May 23, 2018Jul 5, 2018$480
1--2014053308Nov 26, 2014Jan 15, 2015$360

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cheese on raw chicken at walk in cooler. Operator moved rhetorical cheese to another shelf.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ice cream mix (60 F - Cold Holding) inside of ice cream maker. As per operator since the day before. Operator started to dissemble the machine to discard the ice cream mix.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream mix (60 F - Cold Holding) inside of ice cream maker. As per operator since the day before. Operator started to dissemble the machine to discard the ice cream mix.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (127 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turned up the temperature of the warmer to reheat the product.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food front counter.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelf next to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under walk in cooler door.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor fan soiled at preparation area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No soap provided at two handwash sinks at preparation area. Operator provided the soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at containers at shelves next to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed two boxes of chicken stored under refrigeration system that is dripping water. Operator removed the boxes.
Basic/08B-52-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled not in used. Observed floor fan soiled at preparation area.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2023 · Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning Time Extended
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 13, 2023 · Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Time Extended
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine at 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary > 500 ppm). Operator added water to get 300 ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to be cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink at preparation area.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with single service articles stored on floor at the hallway.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning

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.