CHICKEN KITCHEN
1509 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 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. Observed chicken teriyaki (112F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table less than 1 hour ago, operator placed items to reheat.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler gasket 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 a plastic pitcher handle touching the rice in a large plastic container. The manager moved the handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Jul 16, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two cans of black beans and three cutting board in the hand washing sink next to the walk-in cooler. Thel manger removed the items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the cook warring a bracelet and a watch.
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 or rice. The manager moved it so the handle was above the food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a hot holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a coffee in the hot box. The employee removed it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the oven.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 150ppm) operator remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken teriyaki (112F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table less than 1 hour ago, operator placed items to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at the front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled by the grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler shelving soiled.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it washed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. The manager brought soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute soiled at the soda dispenser in the dining room. The manager cleaned it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed and displayed it during the inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between a prep table and triple sink. The manager removed the knives.
Opened employee beverage container in a hot holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager removed it.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The manager moved the handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler gasket soiled. The manager had it cleaned.
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