CHICKEN KITCHEN

6786 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint at cook line.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ST next to register : sweet plantain (112F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (117F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge for approximately 30 minutes prior. Advised manager to set the steam table to a higher temperature. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with old food residue inside by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled by grill area. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email, operator printed and posted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill area with grease accumulation.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table next to register, as per operator product was placed approximately 1 hour prior. Operator turned steam table to a higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at kitchen area next to walk in cooler with plastic container stored inside. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employees training missing date of birth.

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473531

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and salt container stored on floor in kitchen area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles containing different sauces missing labels.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8300615

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.