Chicken Kitchen, 11403 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICKEN KITCHEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11403 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156
License #: 2327996
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. By walk in cooler entrance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on dining room floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By serving station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Poultry at 125°f at hot holding . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.handling cash and then engaged in food preparation , no hand wash. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Food preparation person (back area). **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Expired Food Certification for Manager on duty.. RAGNER LEYVA SAIZ Sept/ 05/2008. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Water pitcher inside. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
07/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand-wash sink at the kitcken
  • 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.
  • 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 - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gaps under backdoor
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chiken
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. KITCHEN AREA
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. MISSING IN SOME AREAS OF KITCHEN
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. ONLY PHOTOCOPIES WERE PROVIDED. ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES BY BACK AREA NEAR ENTRANCE TO FRONT COUNTER
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. AC VENTS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES ON TOP OF PREP TABLES.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food container not properly labeled. BROWNIES WRAPPED BY ESTABLISHMENT AND PLACED ON COUNTER BY REGISTER FOR PURCHASE AND ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.
  • Observed garbage on the ground outside back door.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. BEHIND HEATER AND GRILL BY FRONT COUNTER.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE WALK IN WALLS AND DOOR.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dining room area and front counter.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. BY FRONT COUNTER
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. DEGREASER BOTTLED STORED WITH TONGS NEXT TO GRILL. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. by warewashing area
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. GAP UNDERNEATH BACK DOOR.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN AT 118F cooked as rotiserrie , RICE AT 127F ON HEATER BY FRONT COUNTER.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. 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. BOTTLE ON GRILL, SUGAR ON BACK AREA
6/26/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.kitchen
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.cooler
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelving around
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.on order
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gaps under backdoor
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. 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.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.shelves under prep tables
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves around kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with equipment
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.missing grout in someareas
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.behind equipment
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.walkin
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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