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CHICKEN STACK FIRE GRILL

16776 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3573977
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10737060
DBPR license2331261

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#11High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Churrasco (45F – Cooling) in reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, it was placed in reach in cooler Friday. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Observed Teriyaki Chicken (114F – Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. As per operator, it was cooked 10 minutes ago. Instructed operator to reheat to proper temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cheese in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Churrasco (45F – Cooling) in reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, it was placed in reach in cooler Friday. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed cheese (51F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator, he took the products from the walk in cooler 20 minutes ago. Instructed operator to place back in walk in cooler until products reach proper temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer in three compartment sink exceeding 400ppm. Instructed operator to dilute with water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer questions regarding hot and cold holding temperatures. Also observed CFM unable to answer questions regarding the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at every handsink in establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#19Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves containing plastic containers rusted above reach in freezer chest in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Haideer with training expired 10/27/24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout food preparation areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile near walk in cooler entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in walk in cooler soiled with dust. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed customer soda machine nozzle soiled in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink unable to drain at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.