Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1109

17495 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Mar 13, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 24439664

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at three compartment sink, wash, rinse and place the clean pans on the shelf above the three compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize. Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 24439669

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm), operator prepared new solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24439670

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the three compartment sink

53B-16-4

Detail 24439668

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee washing dishes at three compartment sink, wash, rinse and place the clean pans on the shelf above the three compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize. Observed operator train employee on the proper method. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24439674

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Nearby the three compartment sink Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24439672

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the drive thru area.

36-12-4

Detail 24439671

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.

35B-02-4

Detail 24439666

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Kitchen area by the oven: above table with squeeze bottles , buns, warmer with fried tenders. and single service items. Operator unplugged the device. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24439673

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with dust/dirt

14-17-4

Detail 24439665

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

29-11-4

Detail 24439667

Basic - Water leaking from the soda machine by the drive thru area. As per operator, awaiting repair. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24131631

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage shelves in the kitchen soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 24131630

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulation of dust throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles by the mop sink with mold like substance.

36-22-4

Detail 24131634

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the mop sink and under prep station.

36-17-5

Detail 24131635

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 24131629

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whisk in standing water of 89F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24131633

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by the front counter.

29-20-5

Detail 24131632

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In the kitchen.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-22-4

Detail 23462254

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: In the walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23462253

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 23462252

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 23455336

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee go from washing dishes at the 3 compartment sink and go inside the walk in cooler without washing their hands. Educated operator and employee how to properly wash their hands. Corrective Action Taken

10-05-5

Detail 23455335

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in the water warmer at 127F, operator turned up the heat. Repeat Violation

22-43-4

Detail 23455330

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 remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) . Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23455334

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (102F - Hot Holding); chicken fillet (127F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding unit, operator unaware of the time. Operator discarded item as per company policy. Observed jalapeño poppers (116F - Hot Holding); chicken tender (130F - Hot Holding); chicken patty (103F-126F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot holding unit for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator discarded item as per company policy. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23455337

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water cup stored on top of the prep table, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23455329

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23455332

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-33-4

Detail 23455331

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-08-4

Detail 23455333

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-14-5

Detail 22992753

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee named Clifford with an expired training. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22992752

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22992756

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 22992754

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container stored in the walk in cooler. Operator threw away container and brought new containers. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22992755

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water of 124F. Operator placed new water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22992750

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler by the drive thru window.

36-27-5

Detail 22992751

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled by office entrance and handwashing sink.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

10-05-5

Detail 22714182

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water of 111F in the steam bin, operator noticed no water inside the bin. Place more water inside. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22714189

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On the side of the building. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 22714187

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Quintessa and Roberta with expired employee training.

32-12-5

Detail 22714183

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no top lid to the women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22714186

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under the fryers in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22714188

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 22714185

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22714184

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler by the office. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22714190

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

22-12-5

Detail 22161330

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22161339

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the side of property.

11-27-4

Detail 22161338

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. Emailed formCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22161335

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. Emailed form. Operator print and signedCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22161331

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

32-12-5

Detail 22161328

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom trash an without top lid.

14-11-5

Detail 22161336

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front of counter with gaskets soiled.

38-07-4

Detail 22161333

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By office door.

36-22-4

Detail 22161334

Basic - Observed floor area covered with standing water by the walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler and under ice machine.

36-17-5

Detail 22161337

Basic - Observed floor tiles missing or disrepair by the kitchen area.

29-49-6

Detail 22161332

Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of fryers.

36-32-5

Detail 22161327

Basic - Observed veiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining area and kitchen area.

21-44-1

Detail 22161329

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of prep table next to the portable steam table.

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21607268

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22.

14-11-5

Detail 21607265

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

36-17-5

Detail 21607266

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area with grout missing. Located throughout restaurant with

08B-38-4

Detail 21607267

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 20893999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (80°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 168°F. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20894001

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under preparation table.

36-17-5

Detail 20894000

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. All thought out the kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 20893998

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

Oct 18, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 16

03B-01-6

Detail 20594398

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken at 115°F, in an insulation bag, on a table next to kitchen door. Manager discarded chicken. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 20594391

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on the wall (eastern side) outside.

22-02-4

Detail 20594387

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed insulation bag that stored food has accumulation of dust.

22-31-4

Detail 20594388

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves that food

36-32-5

Detail 20594400

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dining area.

36-34-5

Detail 20594397

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles has accumulation of dust in the dining and kitchen areas. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20594401

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the dining area, close to bathroom door. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 20594389

Basic - Ice bucket storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed hanging on dry storage shelf.

10-07-4

Detail 20594399

Basic - In-use scoops are stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on preparation table by hot holding unit.

36-73-4

Detail 20594396

Basic - Kitchen, dining floor, and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of grease, food debris, and food tray.

23-03-4

Detail 20594402

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of deep fryers and reach in cooler.

33-16-4

Detail 20594395

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20594392

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-49-6

Detail 20594394

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 20594390

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls are soiled with dust throughout the kitchen areas.

02D-01-5

Detail 20594393

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour sitting on the preparation table not labeled. Employee labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 20532732

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Lobby. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20532735

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine.

36-17-5

Detail 20532733

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed tile broken inside of the Walk in cooler, kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 20532734

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by bathroom wall tiles in disrepair.