Miami, Miami-Dade County

CHICA

5556 NE 4 CT, Miami, FL 33137

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 9, 2025
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23763042

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk at dessert station. Operator started to rearrange products. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23763041

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23763043

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line.

21-08-4

Detail 23763040

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at desserts station. Operator discarded the solution. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 9

03G-04-5

Detail 23235148

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ROP onsite of fish. As per operator the fish is packaged while fresh.

08A-05-6

Detail 23235152

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over kale at ceviche station. Operator properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23235150

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed ROP onsite of fish. As per operator the fish is packaged while fresh.

53A-03-7

Detail 23235145

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/ Observed

31A-11-4

Detail 23235149

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand whisk inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed the item. Also observed hand sink Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23235146

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Operator provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 23235151

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP onsite of cooked short rib, birria beef all held for more than 48 hrs.

16-59-1

Detail 23235144

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

14-11-5

Detail 23235147

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand sink faucet broken at bar.

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22867054

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Time Extended

14-22-4

Detail 22867053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 22867052

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 22867055

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Time Extended

35B-12-4

Detail 22867051

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Glass wall opened to outside open air kitchen, air curtains turned off, operator reactivated them. discussed with operator that when glass wall is opened, air has to be on. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: Time Extended

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22854510

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm operator will call for repairs. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22854506

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22854503

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Sink blocked by trash can and pan in kitchen - Bar sink had 2 bottles in it. Operator fixed both these issues. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22854511

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle, operator labeled it Corrected On-Site Warning

14-22-4

Detail 22854507

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22854508

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22854505

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22854512

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign at bar was worn to the point that It could no longer be read. Operator replaced it. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-12-4

Detail 22854509

Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Glass wall opened to outside open air kitchen, air curtains turned off, operator reactivated them. discussed with operator that when glass wall is opened, air has to be on. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22854504

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple areas of kitchen where there was soiled towels, operator placed the, in correct place. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 22604280

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 22604285

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in salad prep reach-in cooler: egg (48F - Cold Holding); tuna (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperatures 3 hours earlier. Manager placed items in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22604276

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on prep table across from salad prep reach-in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 22604279

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink in bar area hand washing sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 22604277

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/. No certified food manager with 12 employees working.

31B-03-4

Detail 22604275

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at bar area hand washing sink. Manager provided soap at sink. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22604281

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager removed tongs from handle. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22604274

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on dish rack next to back door.

33-16-4

Detail 22604283

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind back door.

08B-39-4

Detail 22604284

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker on cut avocado on cook line not removed.

06-01-5

Detail 22604282

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in standing water in prep sink at end of cook line. Manager placed pork under running water. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22604278

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed towels in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 22078334

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn

14-38-4

Detail 22078333

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded lid Corrected On-Site

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 21553227

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment paid during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21553226

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw pork, employee rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21553229

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21553231

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed quart containers wet nesting.

16-46-4

Detail 21553228

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

36-27-5

Detail 21553230

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20845193

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above cooked octopus in walk-in cooler. Chef rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 20845191

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee bring back soiled dishes, then proceeded to serve food, without washing hands. Spoke to manager about hand washing procedures.

16-21-4

Detail 20845192

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20845190

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

14-38-4

Detail 20845189

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid of container with panko bread cracked.

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-27-4

Detail 20474614

High Priority - Employee touched raw fish and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Spoke to management about proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 20474615

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in pull out cooler on cook line. Chef rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20474610

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20474612

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20474611

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door by hallway between kitchen and dining room.

10-01-5

Detail 20474613

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In panko bread crumbs. Corrected On-Site