CHICKEN KITCHEN
17149 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33027 · 7862309311
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) display steam table-sweet fried plantains (119-128F - Hot Holding), per operator food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on microwave to (166F).
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At cook line, low boy cooler, scoop handle stored inside container of tomatoes. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth bucket at cook line reading 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade to 200 ppm quaternary during the inspection.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) display steam table-sweet fried plantains (119-128F - Hot Holding), per operator food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated on microwave to (166F).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning equipment storage shelf- Open bottle of alcohol next to clean containers of food storage. Manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty to go container and mixer utensil inside sink in preparation area. Employee removed.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Rear kitchen-large ice scoop inside sink, employee removed.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -One Employee wearing gold bracelets in both hands. -Second employee wearing bracelets and watch
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched file folders, then proceed to assemble two customers bowls, without washing hands first, after instructed, employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler-Open box of chicken breast over ready to eat bags of cut lettuce and shredded cheese. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees cutting chicken and preparing bowls wearing watches and bracelets, after instructed, employees removed jewelry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters- cook line-front counter
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Steam table- right side-mash potatoes (112F - Hot Holding); fried plantains (122F - Hot Holding). -Steam table left side-; cooked broccoli (112F - Hot Holding); cooked corn (105F - Hot Holding);. Per manager food hot held less than 2 hours, employee reheated all food items in microwave to temperatures of (165-170F).
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working in food preparation wearing several bracelets in both hands.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs on grilled handle, employee removed to be wash and sanitize
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Employee grabbed money from register to give back to a customer, after continue to cut grilled chicken breast, to pack new order without washing hands. After manager instructed employee washed hands
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of bleach, on same shelf of salad dressing and condiments, employee removed bleach.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not license on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.cell phone on rear kitchen prep table, employee removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on prep table in rear kitchen. Manager provided
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic containers stacked wet, Employee removed from pile to air dry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler, loose food debris on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.two pairs of tongs. Manager removed, cleaned and placed on hot water on stove.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.. poster emailed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of self customer soda nozzles, employee cleaned and sanitized
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.