CHICKEN HOUSE # 4
1061 NW 20 ST, Miami, FL, 33127
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 19
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (19)
- 50-17-3Critical
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scrambled eggs (132F - Hot Holding) on steam table, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator proceeded to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 41-15-5Critical
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) at front counter. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 22-42-4CriticalCorrected on site
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +100ppm); operator discarded and replaced with new solution.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 14-15-4Critical
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed flour stored on nonfood grade containers. **Warning**
High Priority
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on black chest freezer. **Warning**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris gasket on unit across cook line. **Warning**
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior next to back door. **Warning**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ribs(frozen) inside 3 compartment sink, employee start preparation during inspection. **Warning**
Basic
- 21-38-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 11-27-4
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.
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. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on rice container, operator removed. **Warning**
Basic
- 11-26-1
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.
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. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 16-13-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap placed on middle compartment, coached employee on proper set up procedures. **Warning**
Basic
- 51-09-4Repeat
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor next to walk in cooler entrance, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), 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.