CHICKEN KITCHEN
12957 SW 112TH STREET, Miami FL 33186 · 305.387.4505
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 10 visits since July 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.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator add ice for rapid cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled residue on walk in cooler door handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and grease accumulated on vents at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on sauces reach in cooler at front counter.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed by 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on coleslaw container, operator stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulated on wall behind ice machine.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) next to soda machine, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employee training certificate not in original form but photocopied.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to front counter hand sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler broken.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to kitchen ice machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers throughout.
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee remove cellphone from counter, use register, then proceeded to prep bowl/ chop chicken with washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025. Operator attempted to oay during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk in cooler bucket of raw marinating chicken (47F - Cooling). As per operator from the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); tomato onion vinaigrette (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator began to place into ice bath to rapid cool. Observed next to grill on cart a container of raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours, cook placed onto grill to cook.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk in cooler bucket of raw marinating chicken (47F - Cooling). As per operator from the night before.
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/ Observed 4 employees no certified manager present.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employee training certificate not in original form but photocopied.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at kitchen ice machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to front counter hand sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler broken.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to kitchen ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves/counters at front counter soiled with dust and debris build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers throughout.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener blade soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser on shelf across from mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of rice on bottom shelf prep table across from three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers on drying rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white chest reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at lobby area drink station.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer at preparation table soiled.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a gray trash can used to store Curry mustard sauce, non food grade container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) at the grill station. As per operator for less than 30 minutes Operator placed ice on top of the chicken. Also observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to steam table. As per operator for less than 1 hour Operator placed containers on ice for rapid cooling.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dining area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across from register torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching curry mustard sauce in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handles to walk in cooler soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at drink station. Operator replaced the solution. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of Curry Mustard sauce in the walk in cooler not labeled. As per operator from yesterday 12/05. Operator labeled the container.
Jul 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on rolling rack in front of grill raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), as per employee for about 30 minutes. Employee placed raw chicken on top grill. Observed at front counter prep area, coleslaw (71F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (64F - Cold Holding) shredded lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager for about 2 hours. Manager began to places items onto ice to begin cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lobby soda machine ice chute soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on rolling rack in front of grill raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), as per employee for about 30 minutes. Employee placed raw chicken on top grill. Observed at front counter prep area, coleslaw (71F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); chickpeas (64F - Cold Holding) shredded lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). As per manager for about 2 hours. Manager began to places items onto ice to begin cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lobby soda machine ice chute soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen rear door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter hand wash sink faucet soiled with rice/food debris.
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulation of dust,above dry storage shelves.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on shelf by ware washing area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers stored on shelf above prep counter.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cambro: black beans (112F - Hot Holding)as per operator about 2 hrs ago,operator reheated to 175F for further hot holding.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute with mold like substance,soda dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled located above dry storage rack.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by the back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken panel located in the ice machine. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,prep unit front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed box containing raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the curry sauce located in the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink faucet soiled,front counter.
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