Glenvar Heights, Miami-Dade County

CHICKEN KITCHEN

6786 BIRD RD, Glenvar Heights, FL 33155

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Mar 2, 2026
City
Glenvar Heights
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24407264

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed trays inside hand wash sink located near front service counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24407265

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 24145660

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (118F - Hot Holding) at the steam table near front counter. As per operator, product was placed there no more than half an hour ago. Operator reheated product to correct parameters. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 24145658

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under green cutting board at the food prep table in back kitchen area. Operator removed wipe. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24145659

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on a plastic containers at the dry rack shelf near ware washing sink. Operator removed labels and washed, rinsed, and sanitized containers. Corrected On-Site

May 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 23773875

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near front counter. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23773877

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 23773878

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at front counter prep station with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23773876

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the front cook line soiled.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-10-4

Detail 23537436

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable answer thermometer calibration questions. Coached manager on correct temp and proper way to test for calibration. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23537432

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

13-07-4

Detail 23537434

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing watches at front counter while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 23537439

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23537433

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor of walk in cooler. Manager had employee place on shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23537435

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.

21-12-4

Detail 23537438

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizer rag left on grill shelf at cook line.

36-10-4

Detail 23537437

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under grill soiled with food and grease like debris.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 22951552

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed maduro (112F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Employee took product to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

53A-10-4

Detail 22951550

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unaware of probe thermometer calibration procedures. Discussed with manager and provided handout via email. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22951549

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refilling water bottle at hand sink at front counter.

31B-02-4

Detail 22951551

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.

31B-03-4

Detail 22951553

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.

13-03-4

Detail 22951554

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing chicken with no hair restraint.

10-01-5

Detail 22951556

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 handle touching rice inside storage container at kitchen.

21-08-4

Detail 22951555

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) manager prepared new quaternary solution, final reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 22333674

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of vitamins stored on shelf above preparation table at kitchen.

14-86-1

Detail 22333673

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed inside cilantro container located in the walk in cooler.

50-17-3

Detail 22333668

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on October 1,2023.

01B-02-5

Detail 22333671

High 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 raw chicken (45F-52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 22333676

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (59F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler at front counter. As per manager for approximately 10 minutes. Advised manager to place bags of ice on containers. Observed raw chicken (45F-52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.

12B-07-4

Detail 22333675

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored in the preparation area by the 3 compartment sink.

40-06-5

Detail 22333669

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above the preparation area near the entrance to the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22333667

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

16-21-4

Detail 22333670

Basic - Observed spray nozzle soiled at warewashing area. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22333672

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service lids stored in the floor near the back exit door.

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 21829881

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of black beans with dent at preparation table. Manager discarded can.

11-27-4

Detail 21829883

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures via email and person in charge printed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21829879

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.

11-26-1

Detail 21829880

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

14-01-5

Detail 21829885

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside chicken base. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21829886

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. person in charge provided hair restraints and employees donned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21829884

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

10-01-5

Detail 21829878

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 handle touching brown rice inside container. Manager rearranged scoop. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21829877

Basic - Observed floor drain soiled with accumulated food debris at front counter.

16-03-4

Detail 21829882

Basic - Observed spray nozzle at 3 compartment sink soiled.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 21293876

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (119F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Manager increased unit temperature. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21293872

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand sink near walk in cooler.

31B-03-4

Detail 21293875

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at men's bathroom. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21293874

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust at back preparation area. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21293879

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

31B-04-4

Detail 21293877

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Located at men's bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 21293878

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

33-16-4

Detail 21293871

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21293873

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink.

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 20788197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20788196

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled in walk in cooler. Observed hand wash sink in front counter soiled. Observed soiled gasket at fridge next to grill. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Observed hand wash sink in front counter soiled. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 20788198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning on prep table in kitchen with no label. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-14: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning on prep table in kitchen with no label. Time Extended

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 20785326

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler mashed potato (50 F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51 F - Cold Holding) Temperature on unit was turned down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20785328

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled inside kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20785329

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/ Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20785331

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located at back kitchen. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20785336

Intermediate - 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 food handlers training for Milagros expired on 11/23/21. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20785323

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside salt and brown sugar containers inside kitchen. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20785333

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20785332

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20785325

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food on the grill with no hair net. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20785324

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 handle in food coloring condiments inside kitchen Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20785335

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled in walk in cooler. Observed hand wash sink in front counter soiled. Observed soiled gasket at fridge next to grill. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20785330

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20785334

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket not being used inside kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20785327

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning on prep table in kitchen with no label. Warning

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 20489327

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 20489329

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container and utensils stored inside hand sink located near walk in cooler.

14-01-5

Detail 20489321

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside container of salt and powder.

36-34-5

Detail 20489320

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated debris/dust, above back ware wash area. Also observed ceiling inside walk in cooler soiled.

08B-49-4

Detail 20489326

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored inside hot holding box uncovered, with other food hot holding to e served to customers.

10-01-5

Detail 20489324

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 with handle submerged inside container of rice.

23-03-4

Detail 20489328

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler soiled. Observed hand wash sink on front counter soiled. Observed hood soiled. Observed exterior of containers where chicken is located inside walk in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 20489323

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/and shelves inside walk in cooler have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 20489325

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind three compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 20489322

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