Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County

CHICKEN KITCHEN USA

15053 S DIXIE HWY UNIT A, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Nov 10, 2025
City
Palmetto Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
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.

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 24182369

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than 30 mins.

35B-01-4

Detail 24182365

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door in dry storage room.

36-22-4

Detail 24182368

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near steamers in back prep area.

36-68-5

Detail 24182363

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from hood filters onto wall behind grill.

10-06-5

Detail 24182370

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored inside container of shredded cheese with handle in contact with cheese. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24182364

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled near kitchen entrance.

25-05-4

Detail 24182362

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service to go boxes stored on floor near back door in dry storage room.

29-49-6

Detail 24182361

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Next to register. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24182367

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 24182366

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by mop sink. Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

08B-49-4

Detail 23880235

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside hot box next to container of brown rice at cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 23880234

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door in storage area.

10-06-5

Detail 23880236

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored inside container of shredded cheese with handle in contact with cheese at front counter. Operator properly placed tongs. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23880231

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with cilantro next to register. Operator cleaned interior. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23880233

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler next to register. Operator cleaned water. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23880232

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in back near mop sink

42-01-4

Detail 23880230

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. Operator properly placed mop. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23432377

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

50-09-4

Detail 23432379

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed current license. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23432378

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on shelf above food prep area in back prep area. Operator removed keys. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23432380

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

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23122461

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at back kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23122459

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several pans on a shelf by the three compartment sink wet-nesting. Corrected On-Site

21-02-4

Detail 23122460

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22861602

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

23-03-4

Detail 22861605

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22861606

Basic - Observed front counter reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-01-5

Detail 22621740

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

11-27-4

Detail 22621739

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. Discussed and provided email handout. Operator printed, and placed handout on the kitchen wall. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22621743

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 22621742

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.

36-27-5

Detail 22621741

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler wall soiled. Observed preparation area walls soiled.

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22095411

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one two flying insects in warewashing area.

03A-02-5

Detail 22095414

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made guacamole w/ cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) at front cook line. Operator stated it was made this morning and he voluntarily discarded. Also, house made coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler near POS. Operator stated it he checked cooler earlier. Operator moved coleslaw to bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22095413

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22095412

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in upper wall in women's restroom

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21290453

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented Hanover can of black beans dented.

12A-07-5

Detail 21290450

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put in gloves without washing hands first. Coached employee to wash hands before changing gloves. Inspector coached operator on the importance of hand washing. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21290454

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Prep area.

36-36-4

Detail 21290456

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in the back my the dishwashing area.

40-06-5

Detail 21290455

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 inside reach in cooler located under computer table in the front area. Operator removed the food. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 21290448

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine located in the back prep area.

10-20-4

Detail 21290449

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on the oven doors in the front area.

25-05-4

Detail 21290452

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single-service items stored on dry storage floor. Operator placed over 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21290451

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of prep table next to back area door. Operator removed towel and placed in garbage. Corrected On-Site

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20818883

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45 - Cold Holding); cooked corn and beans (51 - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed food on ice. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 20818881

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (121 - Hot Holding) at the front counter as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed food to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20818884

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles soiled.

38-07-4

Detail 20818882

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights with no cover at the dry storage area.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20463929

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet potatoes (44°F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour in the walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 20463928

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (119°F - Hot Holding); broccoli (109°F - Hot Holding) in the steam table as per operator less than 1 hour, operator turn on the steamer. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20463932

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.

13-03-4

Detail 20463931

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 20463930

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed lid container broken, container used to stored rice.