Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

CHICKEN KITCHEN

400 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables, FL 33146

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jan 16, 2026
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 24308385

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table teriyaki chicken (117F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (116F - Hot Holding); black beans (128F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator increased heat to begin reheating. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24308384

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used to store soiled dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24308386

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle at front counter prep table next to portioned sauces. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24308387

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in contact with dry rice at storage area. Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 23965410

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cold display tomato vinegrette (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator less than 2 hours. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23965414

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front display hot table, black beans (128F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat. Observed at rear kitchen hot box , corn (120F - Hot Holding); teriyaki chicken (120F). As per operator for less than 4 hours, operator increased heat.

22-02-4

Detail 23965407

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener.

31A-11-4

Detail 23965409

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used as dump sink with food remnants inside.

14-11-5

Detail 23965408

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at front counter reach in cooler gasket broken.

36-73-4

Detail 23965412

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front line floors and under grill, grease build up.

10-01-5

Detail 23965411

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at dry storage area in a container of rice. Operator stored correctly. Observed at walk in cooler in a container of minced onions. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23965415

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at grill line with heavy grease build up.

42-01-4

Detail 23965413

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-43-4

Detail 23573106

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm); operator diluted solution to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23573111

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler pico de gallo (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator was used left out for about 45 minutes.

31A-09-4

Detail 23573113

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter hand sink block with sanitizer bucket stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23573110

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt at prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23573107

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at equipment storage rack. Operator positioned dishes to dry properly. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 23573108

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of rice at rear kitchen prep table.

10-06-5

Detail 23573112

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a container of pico de gallo in walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 23573109

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-27-4

Detail 23060027

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator added water to dilute Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23060026

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at floor in front counter area between grills and cabinets. Repeat Violation

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22755422

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink at front counter, knife stored inside sink. Manager removed knife. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22755425

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at floor in front counter area between grills and cabinets. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22755419

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back storage area, plastic containers of chicken base stored on floor. Employee removed and placed onto shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22755421

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in kitchen storage area, the handle of scoop in container of rice touching the rice. Employee removed and stored handle upright. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22755420

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at grill area hood filters soiled with grease build up. Observed at reach in cooler across from front counter, gaskets broken.

16-46-4

Detail 22755423

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at three compartment sink area, old date labels on clean containers.

02D-01-5

Detail 22755424

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at front counter, bottles of oil and vinegar not labeled.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-05-6

Detail 22361372

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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees present.

13-03-4

Detail 22361374

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front service counter . Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22361371

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on the storage shelf by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22361370

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the cookline between hot cabinet and grill.

23-03-4

Detail 22361369

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hot cabinet gaskets soiled with food debris. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22361373

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the single serve food containers stored on the dry storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 22058623

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit hot cabinet ; sweet potatoes ,as per operator about 40 mins ago,operator removed and reheated to 170F for continued hot holding. (120F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 22058619

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22058622

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22058620

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front counter/ pack line. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22058621

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

May 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 22013585

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22013586

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Repeat Violation

May 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21969664

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

35B-01-4

Detail 21969663

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

36-73-4

Detail 21969662

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed between grill hot cabinet,by the cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 21969665

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease.

42-01-4

Detail 21969661

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by the mop sink. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-49-6

Detail 21276264

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside the front counter reach in cooler.

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

42-01-4

Detail 20499833

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 20332392

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20332393

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning