CHICKEN HOUSE #2
3203 NW 17 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
13
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors on both employee and customer restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed no self closing doors on both employee and customer restrooms. **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles inside container of beans and flour at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed bowls with no handles inside container of beans and flour at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils in container not inverted at kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed utensils in container not inverted at kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting board in kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting board in kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed standing water on the floor in employee restroom. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap on soil next to dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed grease trap on soil next to dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 29-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under three compartment sink slowly draining. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed floor drain under three compartment sink slowly draining. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo inside reach in cooler uncovered at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed pico de gallo inside reach in cooler uncovered at cook line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
25
Total
37
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine. **Warning**
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors on both employee and customer restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles inside container of beans and flour at kitchen area. **Warning**
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor at the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils in container not inverted at kitchen prep area. **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting board in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table. **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in employee restroom. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a box of plantains on the floor underneath handwashing sink in kitchen area. Box of plantains had been wet with soiled water from handwashing sink. Operator had them thrown out. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor under dry storage rack in kitchen area. Observed a case of plantains on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Observed raw chicken inside two coolers on the floor at kitchen entrance. Coached operator on proper storage methods. Raw chicken was removed from floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap on soil next to dumpster. **Warning**
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed repackaged frozen fruit pulp that was prepared and packaged onsite to be sold for customer self service at reach in cooler in dining area with no labeling information at all. **Warning**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach-in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink next to three compartment sink in disrepair. Pipe is missing under sink and a bucket used for catching any water. **Warning**
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under three compartment sink slowly draining. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pico de gallo inside reach in cooler uncovered at cook line. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed inside of cooler at kitchen entrance. Coached operator on proper cooling methods. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles with no labels inside kitchen prep area. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a box of plantains on the floor underneath handwashing sink in kitchen area. Box of plantains had been wet with soiled water from handwashing sink. Operator had them thrown out. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (56F - Cold Holding) in kitchen area inside of cooler and Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at cook line. As per operator, products has been in coolers for less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice inside cooler to bring temperatures down for chicken and move cheese to bottom of reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 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 cooked Chorizo (101F - Hot Holding), As per manager, less than 4 hours. Product was reheated to 185F in less than two hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor cleaning product being stored next to uncooked rice at dry storage area in kitchen. **Warning**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker at external back side of store. **Warning**
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of reach in coolers by kitchen area. **Warning**
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - 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 cooking in kitchen unable to answer basic minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Coached employee on proper minimum cooking temperature. **Warning**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed lack of hot water in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths inside of handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Giselle and Damaris with no approved state training. As per operator, they were hired more than 2 months ago. **Warning**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 operator via email. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 37 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 25 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the restroom.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a can of come with a straw in the preparation reach in cooler.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed the front counter employee go to the dining room throw away use soda bottles and then packed food in to go containers with out washing hands.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife in the sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).