CHICKEN KITCHEN USA
9741 NW 41 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33178
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over cut tomatoes at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro sauce (49F – Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler at front counter area. Manager moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach stored on soda syrup rack. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing how to check minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef not knowing how to check minimum cooking temperature of chicken. As per chef, they use color of product while cooking and time as reference to know when its fully cooked. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled at preparation area.
Basic 13
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. Manager printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at preparation area grooved.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed plastic water bottle stored inside reach-in cooler at front counter and open plastic cup of soda over preparation table at front counter area. Manager removed plastic water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at front counter while wearing bracelet.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at shelves near walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed plastics container not being sanitized. Coached manager on correct procedure. Containers were sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
52-11-4Basic – Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Observed no proof that the chicken served on site are raised on all natural diet of grains and without any hormones or antibiotics as advertised on the menu board of the restaurant. **Admin Complaint**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles boxes stored on floor near ice machine. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-30-4Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed shopping carts inside dumpster enclosure.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled near water heater next to back exit.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:28 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.