Chicken Kitchen Usa, 111 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICKEN KITCHEN USA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 111 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2330915
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rice cooker
  • Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. 3 CS sink
  • Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Coolers with bottled drinks
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front reach in cooler
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Plastic lid cracked on rice storage container.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with single-service items. Single service cups on top of tools.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut tomatoes 46 f, cheese 50 f, cut lettuce 58 f. Operator added ice to rapid cool products.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beans 130 f, teriyaki chicken at 127 f, sweet potatoes 119 f.. . Beans 167 f, teriyaki chicken 172 f, sweet potatoes 139 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Tomato slicer
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. On rice cooker., on hot holding unit located by front counter.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing splash guard in warewashing area.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Container used to store raw chicken
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By warewashing area
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. By back door.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Fruit flies
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked chicken 120°-121° Operator reheated chicken to 170°.*Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of walk in cooler door
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Pots and pans next to hand sink and underneath paper roll dispenser
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.wire whisks hanging on hook touching the wall.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies. At the time of inspection, the manager moved the brownies to an area where it is not self served to the the customer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Case of ss bowls, portion cups
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken and raw chicken
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[eggs over tomatoes]
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken at 119 degree and sweet potato at 123 degrees in the warmer since last night.
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. chicken found at 153 degrees internal.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. STORAGE OF WATER FOR CHICKEN IN CHEMICAL BOTTLE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.please see the temp section.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO OVERNIGHT IN WARMER BELOW 135 degrees.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. MGR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. no use of soap.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BIG PUDDLE OF WATER RIGHT OUTSIDE BACK DOOR.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. ICE MACHINE.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. new empolee 30 days to be trained
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. at prep sink
  • Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.broken automatically closer
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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