CHICKEN HOUSE #2
3203 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 7865436598
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018064254 | Dec 20, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratching her back then continuing to prep food.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at faucet at back of store.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at entrance of kitchen.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened plastic water bottle on top of prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquids with no labels on them.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS with a 400+ppm chlorine. Operator diluted sanitizer till it reached about 150ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed pork stored over yuca inside reach in freezer. Operator placed them in proper locations onsite.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter on mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside reach in cooler with no date marking.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces and no labels.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors on both employee and customer restrooms.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles inside container of beans and flour at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils in container not inverted at kitchen prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting board in kitchen prep area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in employee restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap on soil next to dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under three compartment sink slowly draining.
Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo inside reach in cooler uncovered at cook line.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 37 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate25 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a box of plantains on the floor underneath handwashing sink in kitchen area. Box of plantains had been wet with soiled water from handwashing sink. Operator had them thrown out.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (56F - Cold Holding) in kitchen area inside of cooler and Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at cook line. As per operator, products has been in coolers for less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice inside cooler to bring temperatures down for chicken and move cheese to bottom of reach-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked Chorizo (101F - Hot Holding), As per manager, less than 4 hours. Product was reheated to 185F in less than two hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor cleaning product being stored next to uncooked rice at dry storage area in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker at external back side of store.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of reach in coolers by kitchen area.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee cooking in kitchen unable to answer basic minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached employee on proper minimum cooking temperature.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed lack of hot water in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths inside of handwashing sink in kitchen area.
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 employees Giselle and Damaris with no approved state training. As per operator, they were hired more than 2 months ago.
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. Provided operator via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors on both employee and customer restrooms.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles inside container of beans and flour at kitchen area.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor at the kitchen entrance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils in container not inverted at kitchen prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting board in kitchen prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in employee restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a box of plantains on the floor underneath handwashing sink in kitchen area. Box of plantains had been wet with soiled water from handwashing sink. Operator had them thrown out.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor under dry storage rack in kitchen area. Observed a case of plantains on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Observed raw chicken inside two coolers on the floor at kitchen entrance. Coached operator on proper storage methods. Raw chicken was removed from floor.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap on soil next to dumpster.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed repackaged frozen fruit pulp that was prepared and packaged onsite to be sold for customer self service at reach in cooler in dining area with no labeling information at all.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in employee restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach-in coolers in kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment sink in disrepair. Pipe is missing under sink and a bucket used for catching any water.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under three compartment sink slowly draining.
Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo inside reach in cooler uncovered at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed inside of cooler at kitchen entrance. Coached operator on proper cooling methods.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep table in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles with no labels inside kitchen prep area.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the front counter employee go to the dining room throw away use soda bottles and then packed food in to go containers with out washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife in the sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the restroom.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can of come with a straw in the preparation reach in cooler.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained on top of reach-in cooler across from stove
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store bowl, employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -unisex restroom, operator installed paper towels -handwash sink in front service area, operator installed paper towels
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -operator has multiple meat cooking thermometers
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in dry rice, operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils stored in water 91F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -unisex restroom, provided handwash sign, operator posted
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped plastic forks and knives in service area
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 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 chicken over raw shell eggs at the front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (107F - Hot Holding). As per the cook it was put online approximately one hour ago. The cook moved it to another part of the steam table to heat it up.
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. Form provided via email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the chest freezer by the kitchen entrance and back door.
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. Form provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of flour and beans. The cook removed the bowls.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed a few tiles missing and water accumulated in the space close to the back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a few tiles missing close to the back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of beans. The cook put the scoop upright with the handle above the beans.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the chest freezer gasket soiled.
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.