Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami
Last inspected:
8195 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33155Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami has accumulated 403 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.5 per visit. The restaurant has not been shut down but has faced 6 disciplinary actions totaling $1,760 in fines. Fire inspections repeatedly cited blocked exit doors and paths from 2016 through 2020, with trash cans, cardboard, and plastic containers obstructing emergency exits. The facility shows a pattern of non-compliance: in July 2024, inspectors returned on consecutive days citing 22 violations on day one and 10 on day two, and in 2023, administrative complaints were recommended after three inspections within two months.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.4
violations / inspection
11.4 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $1,260.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024060753 | $400.00 | Jul 18, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2023055829 | $500.00 | Aug 15, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2019051087 | $200.00 | Aug 13, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2016041886 | $160.00 | Jul 26, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2022040790 | — | N/A | — |
Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cardboard box's and garbage can blocking rear exit door
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Emergency back door blocked by trash cans ,cardboard and two plastic containers
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.back door with plastic containers - From follow-up inspection 2018-01-22: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.back door with plastic containers **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.back door with plastic containers
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections54 violations · 36 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections40 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections57 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami last inspected?
- Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami had?
- Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami find?
- Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,260.00 in fines.
- How much has Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami been fined?
- Three Chefs and a Chicken in Miami has been fined a total of $1,260.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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