West Little River, Miami-Dade County

CHURCH'S CHICKEN #344

2101 NW 79 ST, West Little River, FL 33147

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 11, 2026
City
West Little River
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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 11, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 24431150

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 broken tiles at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed 3 broken tiles at cook line. Time Extended

Feb 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 10Total: 10

36-22-4

Detail 24387972

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under 3 compartment sink. Employee moped dried during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24387980

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with flour inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24387977

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 broken tiles at cook line. Warning

33-17-4

Detail 24387974

Basic - Garbage can soiled. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 24387981

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground cardboard boxes, paper wraps, plastic wraps around dumpster area. Warning

33-10-4

Detail 24387976

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24387973

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24387975

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed broken pipe under compartment sink. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24387979

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with flour. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-03-4

Detail 24387978

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining into floor under 3 compartment sink. Warning

Oct 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

31B-02-4

Detail 24089930

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

35B-01-4

Detail 24089928

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

36-22-4

Detail 24089929

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to front door. Employee mop floor during inspection . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24089932

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris soda syrup and grease under cooking equipment. Employee mopped floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24089925

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout.

33-19-4

Detail 24089927

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash around dumpster. Employee cleaned area and parking lot. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24089926

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue inside oven at cook line. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24089934

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24089933

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer soiled with food residue.

29-49-6

Detail 24089931

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen area.

Sep 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

36-22-4

Detail 24015439

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to front door. Employee cleaned dry during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24015437

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and grease under cooking equipment.

33-19-4

Detail 24015440

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bags, paper wraps around dumpster area. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24015436

Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed small hole on ceiling outside the building next to back door.

23-03-4

Detail 24015435

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue inside oven at cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 24015438

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24015442

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to biscuit oven.

42-01-4

Detail 24015441

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

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23663722

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front of handwashing sink soiled with flour next to entrance door.

36-73-4

Detail 23663725

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with flour under front preparation table. Manager cleaned floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 23663721

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground paper wraps, cardboard boxes around dumpster area. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23663724

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

42-01-4

Detail 23663723

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

23-24-4

Detail 23424696

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris behind front counter.

36-32-5

Detail 23424697

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged next to reach in cooler in back area. Repeat Violation

33-14-4

Detail 23424698

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

14-11-5

Detail 23424692

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23424694

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 23424695

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed card boards boxes on the ground next to dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 23424691

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

33-16-4

Detail 23424693

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

36-32-5

Detail 23010375

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in despair located in the dry storage rack. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23010369

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of preparation table across front cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23010370

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed not working reach in cooler next to office entrance. Also observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23010372

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23010374

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to employee entrance door. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23010368

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in kitchen area.

33-11-4

Detail 23010371

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23010373

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

31B-02-4

Detail 22979838

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to walk in cooler, manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22979835

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in despair located in the dry storage rack. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22979837

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed not working reach in cooler next to office entrance. Also observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22979833

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door next to walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Detail 22979832

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to employee entrance door. Employee mopped floor dry during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22979834

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 22979831

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22979836

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of to go containers on the floor across from reach in freezer, manager stored boxes properly. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22979839

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing without running water inside 3 compartment sink. Coached Manager on proper method, Manager turned on running water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 22569389

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda/ice dispenser . Observed soiled interior on ice dispenser located next to pick up window.

36-32-5

Detail 22569383

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in despair located in the dry storage rack.

14-11-5

Detail 22569387

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed not working reach in cooler next to office entrance. Also observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display.

35B-01-4

Detail 22569385

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22569382

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce cases stored on office floor. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22569386

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal container located on rack above 3 sink compartment.

33-16-4

Detail 22569390

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-11-4

Detail 22569388

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed on sanitizer solution bucket next to pick up window. Manager discarded and replaced with new solution. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22569384

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on the floor by the walk in cooler.

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

22-43-4

Detail 22064394

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 400ppm); Manager diluted solution during inspection.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22064396

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler, as per manager was prepared, less than 2 hours.

11-27-4

Detail 22064399

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22064391

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal food in reach in cooler near door l

35B-01-4

Detail 22064390

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

36-22-4

Detail 22064392

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22064398

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22064389

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of ketchup packets stored on floor in office, manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22064393

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 22064395

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units in kitchen area.

25-05-4

Detail 22064397

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic lids stored on floor in office. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 21693539

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-12: At time of callback inspection observed Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 21693538

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-12: At time of callback inspection Equipment in poor repair observed walk in cooler gaskets torn Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21693535

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-12: At time of callback inspection Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21693536

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-12: At time of callback inspection observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21693537

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-12: At time of callback inspection Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Time Extended

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-2

Detail 21560992

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21560996

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21560990

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training for Victoria. Who has been employed for at least 2 months. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21560991

Basic - Equipment in poor repair observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets torn Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21560989

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21560993

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21560995

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21560997

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21560994

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

Feb 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 20891883

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in the entire restaurant - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-25: Time Extended

32-16-4

Detail 20891882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-25: Time Extended

Feb 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

28-25-4

Detail 20884910

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. Observed sewage back-up in the mopsink in the restroom - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Observed sewage back-up in the mopsink in the restroom Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20884911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in the entire restaurant - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Time Extended

32-16-4

Detail 20884912

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-23: Time Extended

Feb 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

28-13-4

Detail 20880953

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage coming up from floor drain in the front kitchen prep/ pack area also Observed sewage water in the parking lot.

28-25-4

Detail 20880947

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. Observed sewage back-up in the mopsink in the restroom

29-18-4

Detail 20880951

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at the front counter Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20880952

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain heavily soiled and grease buildup under cooking equipment

36-11-4

Detail 20880950

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in the entire restaurant

10-07-4

Detail 20880946

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of scoop and spatula sitting in water temp of 76f on prep table next to steam table

32-16-4

Detail 20880945

Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.

33-16-4

Detail 20880948

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 20880949

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of Mac n cheese in the walk in cooler without covering. Operator added cover Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-18-4

Detail 20846041

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed in the front area - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Time Extended

32-16-4

Detail 20846042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-08: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-2

Detail 20713488

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20713486

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

29-18-4

Detail 20713485

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed in the front area

32-16-4

Detail 20713489

Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.

32-17-4

Detail 20713487

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.