CHICKEN KITCHEN USA
8754 West Flagler Street
Florida, 33174
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles dusty at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles dusty at prep area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles dusty at prep area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole chicken (49F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Observed spring mix (47F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (48F - Cold Holding) at salad station. As per operator for approximately 1 hr. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to mop sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at prep area. Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs inside cut Romain container at front counter. Employee placed tongs upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sweet plantains (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at kitchen. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product. Corrected On-Site
- 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 sweet plantains (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at kitchen. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board soiled with mold like substance inside walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty over preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee inside hot box at kitchen. Employee removed the coffee. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under steam table. Manager discarded and replenished with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container without label on shelve over preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 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 sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per manager for approximately an hour. Manager placed product in kitchen for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle without label at storage shelves. Manager properly labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of salt. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling tiles soiled at front count prep area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed used bottle of water stored on prep table at rear of kitchen.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at triple sink area.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of rice. Manager placed in correct position. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in cooler .
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored in proper drying position. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at triple sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter prep area, cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) as per manager was out for 45 minutes. Manager removed items and placed into walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener on prep table. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter sink. Manager provided towels. Corrected On-Site
- 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 manager with form to print manager printed and reviewed and sign with employees. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter sink. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certifications without expiration dates. Manager wrote expiration dates on all certificates. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).