Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

GREEN CHICKEN

737 SW 109 AVE SUITE 102, Sweetwater, FL 33174

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 27, 2026
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24403304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 24400646

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/25. Operator paid license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-43-4

Detail 24400643

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) next to prep area at front counter. Operator replaced solution with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24400644

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken tenders over waffles inside reach in freezer next to storage entrance. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24400647

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); provolone (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24400638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jerk chicken (122F - Hot Holding); grilled chicken (112F - Hot Holding); teriyaki chicken (108F - Hot Holding) inside oven at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up heat for reheating. Observed inside warmer: chicken empanadas (131F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (124F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheating. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24400645

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee water stored inide hand sink at front line. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 24400636

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum pans not inverted over warmer at front counter. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24400641

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at prep area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24400637

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack on shelves next to spices at dry storage. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24400639

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 in contact with product inside rice container and bean container at dry storage. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24400640

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

06-01-5

Detail 24400642

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature at prep area. Operator placed products inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 23926938

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 0ppm). Operator added sanitizer, retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm). Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23926939

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding ); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding);inside cold table across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling.

03B-01-6

Detail 23926942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) inside warmer next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed plantains on grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

14-05-4

Detail 23926941

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23926940

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 23624712

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over raw marinaded beef in standing reach in cooler next to three compartment sink. Operator stored by proper minimum cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23624708

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in rear kitchen area above three compartments sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 23624709

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on prep table at smoothie station.

40-06-5

Detail 23624711

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employees cellphones stored on prep table at front counter prep station. Operator removed phones during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23624710

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in rear kitchen area across from three compartment sink.

10-17-4

Detail 23624714

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two prep tables at front counter. Operator removed the knife and took it to three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 23624707

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 utensil handle stored in container of brown rice in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23624713

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in rear kitchen area. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23059413

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler at prep area. Manager properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23059410

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (58F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (58F - Cold Holding) inside make table across cook line at front counter. As per manager for approximately 2 hrs. Manager added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

14-05-4

Detail 23059408

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler and also reach in cooler. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23059411

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 inside beans container with handle in contact with product at storage area. Manager placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23059412

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under two cutting boards at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23059409

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line. Warning

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22837862

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 22834838

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Manager properly rearranged by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22834842

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold holding); shredded lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (54F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) at cold holding table at front counter as per manager for 2 hrs. Manager added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22834844

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per manager for an hour. Manager turn up temperature for reheat. Also observed chicken tenders (112F - Hot Holding) next to fryer. As per manager for 20 minutes. Manager placed product inside hot box for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22834837

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mac and cheese inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per manger was cooked 3 days ago. Manager properly marked food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-45-4

Detail 22834839

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22834840

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 1/10/2022. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22834843

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic lid broken used for cover lid inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded the lid and replaced with a new one. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22834846

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar inside plastic container stored in floor. Manager removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22834841

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed Next to preparation sink. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 22834835

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep sink. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22834845

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22834836

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

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 22649333

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves and no hand wash. Instructed employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 22649335

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

22-43-4

Detail 22649332

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe at Oppm.

03A-02-5

Detail 22649326

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee approximately 1 hour, employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22649330

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 form during inspection.

02C-02-5

Detail 22649328

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22649331

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 on rice white bin container next to walk in cooler, employee rearranged properly. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22649325

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area.

22-16-4

Detail 22649327

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler next to,walk in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 22649334

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak from ac at walk in cooler.

21-09-4

Detail 22649329

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation area.

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 21841751

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and cooked Mac and cheese not date marked inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Still observed l Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 21841750

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Still observed. Time Extended

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21836075

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above milk gallons inside walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21836076

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21836071

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 form during inspection. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21836073

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. Provided form during inspection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21836074

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and cooked Mac and cheese not date marked inside walk in cooler. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 21836078

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed in rack next to rice warmers, Manager removed utensils during inspection. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21836077

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21836072

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21836079

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 21275471

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed in shelves next to reach in freezer. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 21275475

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented coconut milk can in shelves next to reach in freezer. Manager discarded during inspection.

08A-20-5

Detail 21275476

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 steak. Manager rearranged properly during inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 21275481

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) at 12:38 pm. Manager change the pans for deeper ones and add ice bath. shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) at 1:09 pm.

02C-02-5

Detail 21275479

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 21275480

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine next to register.

14-01-5

Detail 21275474

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar container. Manager removed and replaced with a handle scoop. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21275470

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in front counter.

12B-12-5

Detail 21275469

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed next to coffee machine. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21275473

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor next to hand wash sink. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21275478

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with food debris. In reach cooler next to rice warmers.Manager clean it at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21275472

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to coffee machine. Manager stored in sanitizing solution at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21275477

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled with common name. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20714070

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods inside the walk in cooler. The operator removed the chicken. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20714071

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked macaroni made 2 days ago with no date marking.

14-09-4

Detail 20714073

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 20714072

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor inside the walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-33-4

Detail 20311633

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

14-09-4

Detail 20311630

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 20311632

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-27-5

Detail 20311631

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near fryer machine kitchen.