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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

3515 NW 7 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 248-456-0526

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332687
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed popcorn chicken near front counter at 130F. Operator stated it has been there for about half an hour. Operator discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee discarded an open juice cup with gloves on and proceeded to take out chicken with tongs from fryer. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
High priority/12A-09-4
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm); manager diluted with water, Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and vents dusty by dining room.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by cook line soiled. Observed walk in cooler soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee cup stored inside reach in cooler by cook line. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
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Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Flooor soiled at walk in cooler and walk in freezer Observed Floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked/chipped tiles in fryer area.
Basic/36-17-5
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap on bottom left hand side of exit door in back area. Operator already had placed work order.
Basic/35B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. Observed kitchen cook line area with floor soiled. Operator mopped immediately.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed reach in cooler near cook line with soiled gasket.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed three missing tiles in kitchen near cook line.
Basic/36-17-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler next to prep station with soiled interior.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed popcorn chicken near front counter at 130F. Operator stated it has been there for about half an hour. Operator discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter in the mop sink area.
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/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. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone charging at the cook line. Operator moved immediately.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hat or hair restraint. Employee put hat on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans near the 3 compartment sink with water around rim. Operator hung up metal pans at dry rack.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor and side of door.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at cook line. Operator put new drip pan.
Basic/14-73-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in the women's bathroom. Provided hand wash sign to operator.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to-go containers not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near back office not hung up to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.