CHICKEN KITCHEN
6786 BIRD RD, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on October 1,2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves without washing hands hands first. Manager coached employee on proper Hand washing and gloves use.
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 touching dry rice inside containers. Operator stored the scoop handles upwards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection 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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays inside hand wash sink located near front service counter. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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 brown rice (118F - Hot Holding) at the steam table near front counter. As per operator, product was placed there no more than half an hour ago. Operator reheated product to correct parameters.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under green cutting board at the food prep table in back kitchen area. Operator removed wipe.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on a plastic containers at the dry rack shelf near ware washing sink. Operator removed labels and washed, rinsed, and sanitized containers.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter. Operator restocked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at front counter prep station with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the front cook line soiled.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable answer thermometer calibration questions. Coached manager on correct temp and proper way to test for calibration.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with debris. Located at preparation table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches at front counter while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Manager had employee place on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizer rag left on grill shelf at cook line.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under grill soiled with food and grease like debris.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 maduro (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Employee took product to reheat to 165F.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unaware of probe thermometer calibration procedures. Discussed with manager and provided handout via email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refilling water bottle at hand sink at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing chicken with no hair restraint.
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 touching rice inside storage container at kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) manager prepared new quaternary solution, final reading 200ppm.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of vitamins stored on shelf above preparation table at kitchen.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed inside cilantro container located in the walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on October 1,2023.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F-52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (59F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler at front counter. As per manager for approximately 10 minutes. Advised manager to place bags of ice on containers. Observed raw chicken (45F-52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored in the preparation area by the 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above the preparation area near the entrance to the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease.
Observed spray nozzle soiled at warewashing area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service lids stored in the floor near the back exit door.
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.