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CHICKEN KITCHEN USA

15053 S DIXIE HWY UNIT A, Miami FL 33176

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2330275
Grade history
SEP 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 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. Discussed and provided email handout. Operator printed, and placed handout on the kitchen wall.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection 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
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles with cleaning chemicals stored above box of to go bags. Operator relocated bottles.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee coffee stored inside warmer.
Basic/08B-49-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler close to register.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 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 plantains (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 30 mins.
High priority/03B-01-6
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door in dry storage room.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near steamers in back prep area.
Basic/36-22-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from hood filters onto wall behind grill.
Basic/36-68-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored inside container of shredded cheese with handle in contact with cheese.
Basic/10-06-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled near kitchen entrance.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service to go boxes stored on floor near back door in dry storage room.
Basic/25-05-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to register.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by mop sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside hot box next to container of brown rice at cook line.
Basic/08B-49-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door in storage area.
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored inside container of shredded cheese with handle in contact with cheese at front counter. Operator properly placed tongs.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with cilantro next to register. Operator cleaned interior.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler next to register. Operator cleaned water.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in back near mop sink
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. Operator properly placed mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in back kitchen area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on shelf above food prep area in back prep area. Operator removed keys.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filters soiled at cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at back kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans on a shelf by the three compartment sink wet-nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Basic/21-02-4
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at back kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Observed front counter reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Intermediate/11-01-5
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. Discussed and provided email handout. Operator printed, and placed handout on the kitchen wall.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler wall soiled. Observed preparation area walls soiled.
Basic/36-27-5

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