CHICKEN HOUSE # 4

Name: CHICKEN HOUSE # 4
Address: 1061 NW 20 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33127, US
Rating: 56.7

1061 NW 20 ST, MIAMI, FL 33127

License #2316117

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56.7 Grade F / 100

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CHICKEN HOUSE # 4 in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 86 total violations — 13 critical, 15 major, 58 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at kitchen soiled.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall at the entry of dry storage
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Bucket oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at entrance of kitchen.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer and walking cooler inside kitchen area no longer working but a walk in cooler trailer outside being used to store food. Plans need to be submitted for reviewed by plans review.

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets and doors of outside walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Also observed excessive grease and old food debris on the exterior of stove, hood filters and oven.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of both reach-in-coolers by prep area and across of the stove.
[38-07-4] Lights above steam table missing the proper shield.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 40 seats not reported in the establishment; they have reported 25 seats.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees across of walk in freezer and in the bathrooms.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Food stored outside inside a portable walking cooler trailer located at the back of establishment. Trailer has not been approved by Tallahassee. Operator needs to provide plans.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed popsicles made in house Coco, Nance, Tamarindo, Dulce de leche, chocolate Mira, Ron con con pasas missing label with proper information.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE corn not in original container stored below raw pork inside the reach in freezer.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license displayed Oct. 1, 2024 and according to records has not been paid. Operator paid the fee at the time of inspection.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor in front area behind equipment, in electrical storage in front area, kitchen areas, dry storage areas.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the left side of the hood.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers inside reach in coolers.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed below the reach in cooler not working across from stove.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer and walking cooler inside kitchen area no longer working but a walk in cooler trailer outside being used to store food. Plans need to be submitted for reviewed by plans review.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the handwashing sink by dry storage.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed the water filter in front area stated last service 10/2024.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was unable to answer the procedure of cleaning and sanitizing with the 3 compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed most of the food containers in the kitchen area soiled, as well as the nozzles of drink disperser and inside ice machine located in the front.

Warning Issued
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees across of walk in freezer and in the bathrooms.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between two tables and in between the wall equipment and 3 compartment sink.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when asked on how to use three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food soil residue on microwave door handle.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Food stored outside inside a portable walking cooler trailer located at the back of establishment. Trailer has not been approved by Tallahassee. Operator needs to provide plans.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed the water filter in front area stated last service 10/2024.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers inside reach in coolers.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed below the reach in cooler not working across from stove.
[38-07-4] Lights above steam table missing the proper shield.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Claudio O., Bryan I., Ingrid R. Ester all expired.
[36-24-5] Observed damage to wall at the entry of dry storage.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans, sliced cheddar cheese not covered and package open and not protected inside the reach in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE corn not in original container stored below raw pork inside the reach in freezer.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license displayed Oct. 1, 2024 and according to records has not been paid. Operator paid the fee at the time of inspection.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 40 seats not reported in the establishment; they have reported 25 seats.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soil inside all the reach in coolers.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets and doors of outside walk in cooler and reach in coolers. Also observed excessive grease and old food debris on the exterior of stove, hood filters and oven.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on the left side of the hood.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steamed milk on coffee counter at 117°F and also empanadas at 130°F at the steam table. As per employee less than 1 hour.
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottles on preparation table .
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cabbage (60F - Cold Holding); across stove: beans (67F - Cold Holding); ribs (56F - Cold Holding); French fries (68F - Cold Holding), raw beef (58F - Cold Holding) shredded cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding). As per employee food were stored since yesterday night.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 fruit flies, one in dry storage area and 4 around kitchen prep table.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed popsicles made in house Coco, Nance, Tamarindo, Dulce de leche, chocolate Mira, Ron con con pasas missing label with proper information.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor in front area behind equipment, in electrical storage in front area, kitchen areas, dry storage areas.
[40-01-4] No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in front area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade bag on top of rice inside the rice cooker.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees food and stored inside the reach in cooler not separated from restaurant food. Observed employee water bottles on preparation table and a cell phone on a shelf above prep table.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in freezer and walking cooler inside kitchen area no longer working but a walk in cooler trailer outside being used to store food. Plans need to be submitted for reviewed by plans review.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in front area behind equipment, in electrical storage in front area, kitchen areas, dry storage areas.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed most of the food containers in the kitchen area soiled, as well as the nozzles of drink disperser and inside ice machine located in the front.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled in kitchen area.

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