CHURCH'S CHICKEN #344
2101 NW 79 ST, Miami FL 33147
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
MAR 25
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022009599 | Feb 22, 2022 | Mar 23, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front area handwashing sink soiled with paper and food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water across from handwashing sink at front area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with flour at front prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at front counter area, and on front main entrance door.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the floor cardboard boxes around the dumpster area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of soda machine next to service window. Employee removed and provided clean ice scoop and stored properly.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers being stored on the floor next to service window. Employee removed and stored properly.
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 broken tiles at cook line.
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under 3 compartment sink. Employee moped dried during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with flour inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 broken tiles at cook line.
Garbage can soiled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground cardboard boxes, paper wraps, plastic wraps around dumpster area.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed broken pipe under compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with flour. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining into floor under 3 compartment sink.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to front door. Employee mop floor during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris soda syrup and grease under cooking equipment. Employee mopped floor during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash around dumpster. Employee cleaned area and parking lot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue inside oven at cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer soiled with food residue.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to front door. Employee cleaned dry during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and grease under cooking equipment.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bags, paper wraps around dumpster area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed small hole on ceiling outside the building next to back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue inside oven at cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to biscuit oven.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop properly.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front of handwashing sink soiled with flour next to entrance door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with flour under front preparation table. Manager cleaned floor during inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground paper wraps, cardboard boxes around dumpster area.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris behind front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged next to reach in cooler in back area.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to walk in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed card boards boxes on the ground next to dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris at reach in cooler behind front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in despair located in the dry storage rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of preparation table across front cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed not working reach in cooler next to office entrance. Also observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to employee entrance door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to walk in cooler, manager provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in despair located in the dry storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed not working reach in cooler next to office entrance. Also observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to employee entrance door. Employee mopped floor dry during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of to go containers on the floor across from reach in freezer, manager stored boxes properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing without running water inside 3 compartment sink. Coached Manager on proper method, Manager turned on running water during inspection.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda/ice dispenser. Observed soiled interior on ice dispenser located next to pick up window.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in despair located in the dry storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed not working reach in cooler next to office entrance. Also observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce cases stored on office floor. Employee stored properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal container located on rack above 3 sink compartment.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed on sanitizer solution bucket next to pick up window. Manager discarded and replaced with new solution.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on the floor by the 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.