NATURAL CHICKEN GRILL
13790 SW 56 STREET, Miami FL 33175
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAR 24
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JUL 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food at the front area prep line not protected due to pipe exposed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front area cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator it was prepared this morning at 10am. Also, sour cream (56F - Cold Holding) prepared at 11am. In the walk in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per label, prepared on 9/27. Also cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator prepared on today at 10am. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at the baine marin in front area cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator tomatoes and lettuce were prepped at 10am and sour cream at 11am. In the walk in cooler, cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) also prepare at 10am. Stop sale was issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the reach in freezer and the reach in cooler located in the front and back areas soiled.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shoot at soda machine with mold like substance.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing at the mope sink area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed not available.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while prepping food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair near 3 compartment sink and cracked tiles in front area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to and under 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled, the door gaskets of walk in cooler, the reach in coolers and the shelving units in the front area housing single use items were soiled. Also mold like substance on wall of mop sink.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach freezer soiled and the reach in cooler in front area.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed over preparation and cooking line in front area.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen area soiled.
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food at the front area prep line not protected due to pipe exposed.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed female employee wearing gloves, grab her personal water bottles and then proceeded to cut raw meat without washing hands and changing gloves.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the steam tables chicken noodle soup (129F - Hot Holding); corn (110F - Hot Holding); rice (130F - Hot Holding); teriyaki chicken (110F - Hot Holding). Employee raised the temperature of steam table.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front area cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator it was prepared this morning at 10am. Also, sour cream (56F - Cold Holding) prepared at 11am. In the walk in cooler raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per label, prepared on 9/27. Also cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator prepared on today at 10am. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at the baine marin in front area cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator tomatoes and lettuce were prepped at 10am and sour cream at 11am. In the walk in cooler, cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) also prepare at 10am. Stop sale was issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the reach in freezer and the reach in cooler located in the front and back areas soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shoot at soda machine with mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two not secured at the 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing at the mope sink area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed not available.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal food stored in the reach in freezer not segregated from restaurant food. Employee removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles, one on food prep table in the back and one on food prep table in the front. Also observed keys stored on dry storage shelf in the back.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employee wearing a watch while prepping food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee wearing no hair restraint. Employee put a cap on.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair near 3 compartment sink and cracked tiles in front area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to and under 3 compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled, the door gaskets of walk in cooler, the reach in coolers and the shelving units in the front area housing single use items were soiled. Also mold like substance on wall of mop sink.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach freezer soiled and the reach in cooler in front area.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed over preparation and cooking line in front area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside bucket with dirty water.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in kitchen area soiled.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed steam table area food not protected. Manager provided metal lids to missing hot holding food containers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled behind front counter, employee labeled properly during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container being used to dispense white rice next to oven. Manager removed and provided container with handle.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top of customer bathrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with brown substance in kitchen area and bathroom area also.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink next to handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to front handwashing sink. And kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched cellphone and the preparing food without washing hands. Manager coached employee and employee washed hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the three compartment sink. Manager coached employee. Employee washed hands in hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the front area hand washing sink. Manager provided soap
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at the front area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of prep area located at the front service area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall at the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under front counter steam table soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottles of water, coke stored on prep reach in cooler in the cook line. Manager discarded bottles
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the back area.
Nov 12, 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 ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing tiles by the mop sink area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the three compartment sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the mop sink area.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of flip top reach-in-cooler, located at front counter.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled, located near chest freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone stored on top of the chest freezer, located near the kitchen entrance. Employee removed it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 floor tiles broken, located near the glass standing reach in cooler.
Observed Cove molding at floor juncture broken, located by kitchen entrance.
Observed Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter.
Observed ceiling tile shows damage, water stains, located at back kitchen.
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located near the chest freezer.
Observed reach -in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at front counter.
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 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. Discussed with manager and provided printed agreement.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer soiled with old food debris located inside dry storage.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter and kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles near bathroom area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents located at front counter and near bathrooms.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed soiled reach freezer gaskets.
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding). As per manager, marinated raw chicken and raw beef since 3 days prior and black beans since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding). As per manager, marinated raw chicken and raw beef since 3 days prior and black beans since the previous day.
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 with manager and provided printed agreement.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed vegetable dicer soiled with old food debris located inside dry storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic trays stored inside hand sink at front counter.
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. Discussed with manager and provided printed forms.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory at time of inspection. Discussed with manager and provided printed consumer advisory sign.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter and kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tiles near bathroom area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents located at front counter and near bathrooms.
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 ambient temperature at walk in cooler at 48F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones, bags, and keys on top of chest freezer located at kitchen entrance. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled. Observed soiled reach freezer gaskets.
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