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CHICKEN KITCHEN

140 NE 2 AVE, Miami FL 33132 · 786-580-3141

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335417
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 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
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle not labeled. Observed operator labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can Opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Kitchen employee wearing bracelet, while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food inside walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ana, Eddy.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks located on top of the counter front counter area next grill. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided during inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed with the employee and the operator on the establishment how to use the 3cs in order and disinfect the dishes, utensils.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 16, 2025Inspection 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Repeat Violation
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink kitchen block by cut tomatoes machine.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 50°f. Priority: Intermediate
Basic/14-74-7
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with chicken base store directly on floor near oven kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cut tomatoes, guacamole inside walk in cooler. Operator labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottle of water located on top of prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular phone located front counter area. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4

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.