CHICKEN KITCHEN
2319 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33324 · 786-230-9311
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in hot holding unit across from prep table in kitchen baked sweet potatoes (104F at 12:25 - Reheating since 10:00). See stop sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old labels and rewashed the dishes.
Feb 11, 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
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone stored over the prep table in the back kitchen area. Operator removed employees phone.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink a splitter without a vacuum breaker.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone stored over prep area in the kitchen next to the triple sink. Operator stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several containers near dishwashing area with wet nesting. Operator stored dishes to allow air drying.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added more sanitizer and corrected to 200ppm.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle in dressing. Operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes single serve round containers on the floor by the rear exit door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in hot holding unit across from prep table in kitchen baked sweet potatoes (104F at 12:25 - Reheating since 10:00). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed in hot holding unit across from prep table in kitchen baked sweet potatoes (104F at 12:25 - Reheating since 10:00). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding unit across from prep table in kitchen, chicken teriyaki (133F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in oven to be reheated. Second temperature168F.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above brown rice in bin under prep table. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 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. Observed cooked plantains hot held at 118 degrees Fahrenheit in front line steam table. Per operator, plantains cooked 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat to 166F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with food containers. Operator removed containers.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly
Dec 19, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Utensils Handwash sink located next to 3 Compartment Sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open cup of drinking water on prep table
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.