CHICKEN STACK FIRE GRILL
16776 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33196
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (49F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared 2 days prior. **Warning**
01B-02-5High 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 shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F – Cold Holding); tomatoes and balsamic (49F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at front counter. As per operator, products placed in unit more than 4 hours prior. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (49F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared 2 days prior. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pico de gallo (47F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared on the previous day. Observed black beans (49F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product prepared 2 days prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F – Cold Holding); tomatoes and balsamic (49F – Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at front counter. As per operator, products placed in unit more than 4 hours prior. **Warning**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed pico de gallo (47F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared on the previous day. Observed black beans (49F – Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per employee, product prepared 2 days prior. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (125F – Hot Holding) at steam table. Observed yellow rice (131F – Hot Holding) at warming drawers at front counter. As per operator, for 1 hour. Operator began reheating products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed (Chlorine 200 plus ppm). Employee began diluting solution with water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed chlorine solution at 3 compartment sink at 200 plus ppm. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator replenished paper towels. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 Raisa,Haidder expired since 10-27-24. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of cleaner not labeled above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at back preparation area. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks at dry storage area not secured and 1 not secured near beverage area. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front cook line, preparation and ware washing areas. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on table near fryers area. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor at kitchen and dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at 2 preparation coolers at front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at back preparation area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf above preparation table at back area soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer at office soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water inside hand sink at front line. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic spatula in disrepair stored near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:17 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.