CHICKEN HOUSE #3
2150 NW 22 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 7865436598
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee come from outside, rinsed her hands with water, then continued to go work cook line. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef inside walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink being used as a dump sink.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at the entrance of kitchen.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen.
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. Observed in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a pill bottle on top of prep table.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves with no prior handwashing. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored over beef inside walk in cooler. Operator placed it in correct location onsite.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on prep tables.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handwashing sink as a dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans inside walk in cooler with no date marking on them.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. Observed soiled exterior of cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind cook line.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken being stored above pork and beef inside walk in cooler. Operator placed them in correct location as per food code.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee switching tasks from touching dry storage to food preparation without proper glove change/handwash.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container in the handwashing sink. Operator removed container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in employee restroom.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored in between equipment. Operator removed knives.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door with gap at the top, in the back of house that leads to parking lot.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under the 3compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed the ground around dumpster accumulated with debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloths under the cutting boards. Operator removed the wiping cloths immediately.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in any of the handwashing sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler, observed soiled kitchen equipment on exterior.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry, stored in mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a server bring dirty dishes to the kitchen and then went and served clean silverware to guests without washing her hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal can with soap and water in the hand sink in the kitchen. The person in charge removed it.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in the men's restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open an of coke on a prep table. The person in charge removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with different foods on the walk-in freezer floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed several broken down cardboard boxes on the floor next to the dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed three tongs on the oven door. The cook removed it.
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 with beans. The person in charge inverted the scoop.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the men's, women's and employees restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee failed to sanitize food container lid after washing
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -walk-in cooler: multiple containers covered with and in contact with nonfood-grade bags
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store food containers, employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -paper towel dispenser next to triple sink not dispensing, operator placed roll of paper towel on top of dispenser
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -operator has meat cooking thermometer
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on top of microwave, employee removed
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of meat on floor in walk-in freezer -cases of sodas on floor in hallway
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils stored in water 95F, operator relocated container of water/utensils to flat top grill to reheat
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -employee unisex restroom, provided handwash sign, operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container lacking label
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the a food handler chopping tomatoes stop to drink from a plastic water bottle and continue to chop the tomatoes with the same gloves on.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several different proteins in shopping bags in the walk-in freezer.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two plastic containers with chemicals in the hand washing sink. The manager removed the containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the employee restroom. Sign provided via email.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup on top of the microwave.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water in the cracks of the broken tiles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with meat on the walk-in freezer floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manger moved the handle.
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 flour. The manger moved the scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a stack of Togo containers in a plastic bag on the floor in the dry storage area. The manager put the containers on a shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to the walk-in cooler.
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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 Suly employed more than a year with no food handler training
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of juice stored on floor
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed popsicles made on site stored in u locked reach in freezer in lobby area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area
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.