CHICKEN KITCHEN
400 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables FL 33146
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler container of 8 whole red peppers molded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed at walk in cooler container of 8 whole red peppers molded.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator diluted solution to 300ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line hot box sweet plantain (121F - Hot Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator removed to begin reheating.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dry stored area at rear kitchen 3 boxes of single serve bowls stored on floor.
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed for cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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 at front counter steam table teriyaki chicken (117F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (116F - Hot Holding); black beans (128F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator increased heat to begin reheating.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used to store soiled dishes. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle at front counter prep table next to portioned sauces. Operator removed.
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 handles in contact with dry rice at storage area.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cold display tomato vinegrette (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front display hot table, black beans (128F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat. Observed at rear kitchen hot box, corn (120F - Hot Holding); teriyaki chicken (120F). As per operator for less than 4 hours, operator increased heat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at front counter reach in cooler gasket broken.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front line floors and under grill, grease build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage area in a container of rice. Operator stored correctly. Observed at walk in cooler in a container of minced onions.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at grill line with heavy grease build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to walk in cooler.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm); operator diluted solution to 300ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler pico de gallo (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator was used left out for about 45 minutes.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter hand sink block with sanitizer bucket stored in sink. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt at prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at equipment storage rack. Operator positioned dishes to dry properly.
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 rice at rear kitchen prep table.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a container of pico de gallo in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator added water to dilute Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at floor in front counter area between grills and cabinets.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at front counter, knife stored inside sink. Manager removed knife.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at floor in front counter area between grills and cabinets.
Food stored on floor. Observed in back storage area, plastic containers of chicken base stored on floor. Employee removed and placed onto shelf.
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 kitchen storage area, the handle of scoop in container of rice touching the rice. Employee removed and stored handle upright.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at grill area hood filters soiled with grease build up. Observed at reach in cooler across from front counter, gaskets broken.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at three compartment sink area, old date labels on clean containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter, bottles of oil and vinegar not labeled.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection 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 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/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees present.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front service counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on the storage shelf by the 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the cookline between hot cabinet and grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hot cabinet gaskets soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the single serve food containers stored on the dry storage shelf.
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