CHICKEN KITCHEN
1523 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (6)
- 22-12-5CriticalCorrected on site
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. On the red digital thermometer, the probe is soiled with food residue and debris. The PIC washed and sanitized the probe thermometer.
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. On the red digital thermometer, the probe is soiled with food residue and debris. The PIC washed and sanitized the probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, black beans (103-137F - Hot Holding). The beans have been on the table less than 4 hours. The beans were placed in the warmer to heat to 165F and hot hold.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, black beans (103-137F - Hot Holding). The beans have been on the table less than 4 hours. The beans were placed in the warmer to heat to 165F and hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the rolling bin of rice, a broken scoop missing the handle was stored inside and was used to dispense the rice. The scoop was removed.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the rolling bin of rice, a broken scoop missing the handle was stored inside and was used to dispense the rice. The scoop was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-39-4Corrected on site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On the prep table, an avocado was cut with the sticker still attached. The sticker was removed
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On the prep table, an avocado was cut with the sticker still attached. The sticker was removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the prep area hand wash sink. Paper towels were provided
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the prep area hand wash sink. Paper towels were provided **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the prep area hand wash sink. Soap was provided
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the prep area hand wash sink. Soap was provided **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.