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CHICKEN KITCHEN

93 HARBOR DR UNIT 6, Key Biscayne FL 33149 · 786-230-9311

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337783
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beans stored more than with a date mark of 11-30-25.
High priority/02C-01-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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). Corrected to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent on top of WIC entrance soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers at ware washing area.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets in disrepair at front counter.
Basic/14-11-5
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards and gaskets soiled at WIC.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beans stored more than with a date mark of 11-30-25.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed beans stored more than with a date mark of 11-30-25.
High priority/01B-13-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic containers wet nesting at warewashing area.
Basic/24-08-4
Jan 2, 2025Inspection 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 ST next to register : sweet plantain (112F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (117F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge for approximately 30 minutes prior. Advised manager to set the steam table to a higher temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with old food residue inside by walk in cooler.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint at cook line.
Basic/13-03-4
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 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 black beans (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table next to register, as per operator product was placed approximately 1 hour prior. Operator turned steam table to a higher temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at kitchen area next to walk in cooler with plastic container stored inside. Operator removed containers.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employees training missing date of birth.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled by grill area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email, operator printed and posted during the inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill area with grease accumulation.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and salt container stored on floor in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4

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.