LITTLE HEN
3451 N.E. 1 AVE #100-102, Miami FL 33137 · 305-763-6371
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 26 seats, and establishment has approximately 110 seats.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021048977 | Jan 11, 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves without wash hands at prep area. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above boiled eggs container at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area by cook line.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled and dusty all kitchen and prep area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed boxes with glasses inside stored on floor by exit door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on prep table by waffle station.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with cooked short rib, bags of ice and bread stored on floor by walk in freezer. Employee stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored inside a container at floor at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by dry storage rusted. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked short rib frozen thawing at room temperature at prep table. Employee stored inside walk in cooler to thawed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); employee diluted solution with water, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled at prep area. Employee labeled.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon container stored over a container with cut lettuce at reach in cooler by prep area near cook line. Employee rearranged.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above prep area by dry storage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled and dusty by prep area by walk in cooler, kitchen and ware washing area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water by prep area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing a wrist watch while preparing food.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 26 seats, and establishment have approximately 110 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler and containers of raw frozen beef stored on floor at walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in a container with standing water at 123°F at cook line. Manager turn stove on to reheat water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by coffee station. Manager provided sign and posted.
Sep 17, 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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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee not setup 3 compartment sink properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal cup with no handle in the quinoa. Employee removed.
Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Observed sanitizer and soap in the same compartment. Educated employee how to set up properly the 3 compartment sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets on top of prep table where waffles are made. Employee removed.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw shell eggs stored over plastic containers with goat cheese at reach in cooler by cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 6 black containers of butter (58F - Cold Holding) stored on shelves above grill station. As per manager less than 3 hours. Manager took containers to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed squeeze bottle containing butter (89F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per manager less than two hours. Manager stored under food warmer to keep it hot holding.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink bar area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towel at hand sink ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee food container stored inside reach in cooler by cook line. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints while preparing food.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 26 seats, and establishment has approximately 110 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on floor at walk in freezer. Manager stored 6 inches off floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle stored inside sugar container and cornstarch at storage dry area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored inside standing water 88°F at cook line. Manager reheat water 140°F.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control stored over reach in cooler at bar area. Manager removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen fan heavily dusty.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at preparation area,cook line and bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cook line. Observed squeeze bottle of oil not labeled at cook line. Manager labeled.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine at coffee station. Operator relocated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 82F located in cook line. Operator discarded water and stored dry.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above waffle batter station at kitchen and above preparation area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation area kitchen.
Aug 2, 2024□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jun 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at coffee station.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw tuna inside reduced oxygen package made on-site. As per employee at the time of packing the fish is frozen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed license states 26 units. Establishment has 110.
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 inside plastic flour container with handle in contact with product. Employe placed upwards the handle.
Open dumpster lid.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over milk in walk in cooler. Employee moved eggs
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to service of plated food no hand wash. Educated employees and hands were washed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in hand sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed drink.
Food stored on floor. Hash browns on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line.
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.