CHICKEN KITCHEN
CHICKEN KITCHEN maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
6786 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454303
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Kitchen employee wearing bracelet, while preparing food.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food inside walk in cooler floor.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can Opener.
- 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.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893573
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks located on top of the counter front counter area next grill. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed with the employee and the operator on the establishment how to use the 3cs in order and disinfect the dishes, utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ana, Eddy.
Inspection Date: 1/16/2025
Inspection Date: 7/8/2024
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink kitchen block by cut tomatoes machine.
Inspection Date: 3/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482616
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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 Walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 50°f. Priority: Intermediate
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with chicken base store directly on floor near oven kitchen.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Guacamole inside walk in cooler.
Inspection Date: 8/24/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379300
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bottle of water located on top of prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular phone located front counter area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cut tomatoes, guacamole inside walk in cooler. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
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Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(264 reviews)Price Level
$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Restaurant
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Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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