CHICKEN KITCHEN USA
9741 NW 41 ST, Miami FL 33178 · 305 599 1811
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Printed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event and provided to Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025013886 | Jan 21, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | $400 |
| 1--2016025936 | May 31, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff member at front counter with no hair restraint while handling food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed WIC gaskets in disrepair and RIC unit at entrance to kitchen.
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 in contact with rice at back kitchen area.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at RIC across from grill. Thermometer was placed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
Dec 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water temperature at 76F after running water for five minutes. Operator called technician to repair water heater.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 76F after running water for five minutes. Operator called technician to repair water heater.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temperature at 76F after running water for five minutes. Operator called technician to repair water heater.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a scouring pad and spatula in it. Manager removed items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front line grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone at a prep table at front of store. Employee removed cell phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engage in food preparation while wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at drying rack, wet nesting.
Reach-in cooler/ Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On two wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over cut tomatoes at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro sauce (49F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler at front counter area. Manager moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach stored on soda syrup rack. Coached employee on correct procedure.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing how to check minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef not knowing how to check minimum cooking temperature of chicken. As per chef, they use color of product while cooking and time as reference to know when its fully cooked. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled at preparation area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. Manager printed and posted current license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at preparation area grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic water bottle stored inside reach-in cooler at front counter and open plastic cup of soda over preparation table at front counter area. Manager removed plastic water bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at front counter while wearing bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at shelves near walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed plastics container not being sanitized. Coached manager on correct procedure. Containers were sanitized.
Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Observed no proof that the chicken served on site are raised on all natural diet of grains and without any hormones or antibiotics as advertised on the menu board of the restaurant.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles boxes stored on floor near ice machine. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed shopping carts inside dumpster enclosure.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near water heater next to back exit.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (48 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, for less than 4 hours. Manager placed items on ice for cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing Backflow preventer.
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 cold holding unit at front counter at 48 F. Operator called technician for repairs.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. Manager provided hair restraint for employees.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed broccoli (124F-131F - Hot Holding) and corn (124F - Hot Holding) located at front counter steam table unit, less than 4 hours. Employee reheated broccoli (177F - Reheated) and corn (154F - Reheated).
No probe thermometer or functional thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer not working due to needing new batteries. Manager in process of replacing batteries for probe thermometer.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area.
Jul 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Printed written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event and provided to Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upon arrival no paper towel provided at paper towel dispenser or near hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink and front counter. Manager refilled paper towel dispensers.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license displayed inside kitchen cabinet, dated October 1, 2022.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket and charger cord stored on top of plastic containers of mayonnaise at kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water located between handwash sink and three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of cilantro stored on floor, inside walk in cooler.
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.