CHURCH'S CHICKEN #411

21595 Dixie Highway
Florida, 33189
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10962687

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease accumulation at cook line, also in between kitchen equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout on the floor too deep, all throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer located at cook line underneath the hot holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed a small sandwich cooler no longer in used, in disrepair at cook line next to the oven at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed towel dispenser and handwashing sink faucet with food debris and grease accumulation. Observed in a small reach in freezer located inside the walk in cooler unit gasket soiled and slime buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, unit located underneath the soda machine at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with food splatter and some grease accumulation throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by ware-washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects flying around the ware-washing area and dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed 2 big live flies flying by front counter of the establishment. Admin Complaint
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler door surface with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10866400

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle with some old food buildup.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease accumulation at cook line, also in between kitchen equipment.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout on the floor too deep, all throughout the kitchen.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer located at cook line underneath the hot holding unit.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed double oven interior soiled.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed a small sandwich cooler no longer in used, in disrepair at cook line next to the oven at cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed towel dispenser and handwashing sink faucet with food debris and grease accumulation. Observed in a small reach in freezer located inside the walk in cooler unit gasket soiled and slime buildup.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, unit located underneath the soda machine at cook line.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with food splatter and some grease accumulation throughout the kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by ware-washing area.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - 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 grabbed a paper sheet from the cook line floor and continued to serve a drink to a customer without washing his hands prior.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects flying around the ware-washing area and dry storage area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager food was placed in ice less than 1 hour ago. Manager refilled the ice container to maintain proper cold temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 at hot holding unit at cook line spicy chicken (128 F - Hot Holding); spicy chicken (130 F - Hot Holding), as per manager put in the hot holding unit 35 minutes ago. Operator decided to discard the chicken.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel available in hand wash sink located by warewashing area, and also at hand wash sink cook line area.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed walk in cooler door surface with rust.
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer correct hot holding Temperature specified by the food code. Coached manager on correct hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees certified under PTEU University-Unable to verify that provided is approved vendor.

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open outside. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369896

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn and Also Jenny penny-at the front counter gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout throughout the establishment.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on the floor. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Additional Information

Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(778 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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