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CHICKEN KITCHEN

8732 SUNSET DRIVE, Miami FL 33173 · 786.230.9311

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337130
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
— 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. Provided operator with form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 17, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (120F - 129F - Hot Holding) at front counter and plantains (121F - Hot Holding) inside warmer in prep area, as per operator both products were prepared less than one hour prior.
High priority/03B-01-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold/hot holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coffee stored inside warmer next to container of plantains and teriyaki chicken. Operator removed employee coffee.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker on either side.
High priority/29-42-4
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing in employee training for Betty S. Operator added date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 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. Provided operator with form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of sauce stored inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on one employee training certificate for Ana Silva.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of salt. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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 stored inside container of yellow rice with handle in contact with rice. Operator properly placed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sauce reach in cooler gaskets soiled behind front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single services lids and cups stored on floor near bathrooms. Operator began to properly store boxes.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 12, 2024Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket inside of the front counter hand washing sink. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed form printed and posted, but not signed by any employee. Emailed operator form.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed salt container with no label located in the prep area.
Intermediate/02D-02-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean metal trays on the floor behind the oven.
Basic/24-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone on top of the prep area.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking chicken with no hat restraint. Employee put hat on during the inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sauce reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service cups and utensils stored on the floor by the back exit door.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation

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.