11 CHICKS WHOLESALES DIV
199 DR MLK JR ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 7276781427
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 dead flies in window sill of dining room on North side windows. Employee removed and sanitized the area. 1 live ant on floor of dining room. Employee killed, removed and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082777 | Aug 14, 2025 | Apr 21, 2026 | $480 |
| 3--2022012643 | Mar 15, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2022003092 | Jan 11, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2021014909 | Aug 21, 2020 | Sep 27, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ exp 12-22-25
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Back ceiling above microwave in disrepair. Stucco peeling.
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal medication stored on top of deli cooler. Employee moved Corrected On-SiteWarning**
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ exp 12-22-25
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Back ceiling above microwave in disrepair. Stucco peeling.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to deli cooler. Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Of of oil on floor employee put pan under
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line. Employee cleaned
Oct 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wearing single use gloves rinse their gloved hands in the three compartment sink, then continue preparing food the cook line without changing gloves or washing their hands.
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 operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form in Spanish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM certificate could be provided at the time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer spray. No test kit observed. No test kit observed for chlorine sanitizer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for three employees hired over 60 days ago currently engaging with food and preparation.
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. For three employees
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license posted. Operator came in during the inspection and license and ownership was verified through his phone.
Food stored on floor. Boxes and containers of fryer oil stored on floor under preparation table storing rice cookers in kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between wall crack and three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Zip lock bags of frozen raw chicken in container of standing water stored on three compartment sink drain board.
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket under three compartment sink testing at 0 PPM. Employee add chlorine and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use tongs stored in container of 85 degree soiled water on cook line.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Heavily soiled with dried up food.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing single use gloves rinsing them multiple times in the three compartment sink without changing them, and continuing to handle food, clean dishes, in use utensils, and to go containers without proper glove change or handwashing.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wearing single use gloves rinse their gloved hands in the three compartment sink, then continue preparing food the cook line without changing gloves or washing their hands.
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 operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form in Spanish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM certificate could be provided at the time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer spray. No test kit observed. No test kit observed for chlorine sanitizer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for three employees hired over 60 days ago currently engaging with food and preparation.
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. For three employees
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Soap bottle was placed at hand sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license posted. Operator came in during the inspection and license and ownership was verified through his phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For employee working in kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Boxes and containers of fryer oil stored on floor under preparation table storing rice cookers in kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between wall crack and three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled on reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Zip lock bags of frozen raw chicken in container of standing water stored on three compartment sink drain board.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook pull up pants and continue to cook with no glove change or hand wash
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food stored on floor. Canned soda and cases of fryer oil on floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stores between wall and 3 comp sink
Nov 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority10 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over vegetables in upright reach in freezer in dining room. Inspector discussed proper food storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen: butter (52F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed cold holding temperatures must be 41 F or below or items can be held on Time as a Public Health Control.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink of expanded prep area.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in expanded prep area has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in main kitchen used to store zip lock bags. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink in expanded prep room.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has expanded into area next door and has not updated plans to reflect new equipment and more seating.
No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen. Manager replaced.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items prepared on site and not date marked in upright reach in cooler in dining room.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board of reach in cooler in main kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of expanded prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on prep table by steam well in standing water of 100 F.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in prep area of expanded room.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler in original dining room is not locked and has food items that are not in original packaging.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on counter of expanded prep area.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door in kitchen blocked by prep table.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in reach in cooler in kitchen have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in second prep area blocked by utensils. Manager removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil stored on floor of second prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop used to dispense four is touching the food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in standing water of 94 F in kitchen. Employee placed on cook top.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom in second prep area.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in kitchen not inverted for protection. Operator inverted.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by food prep tables.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor in corner of dining room.
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by three-compartment sink has built up food debris.
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
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/. Rest has expanded into vacant area next door and has not submitted plans to plan review. Equipment has been added and seating has been expanded.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in South employee only restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door of North entrance.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in second preparation area.
- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by table with equipment.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of dining room.
Aug 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 24 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen of North side building not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 dead flies in window sill of dining room on North side windows. Employee removed and sanitized the area. 1 live ant on floor of dining room. Employee killed, removed and sanitized the area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready-to-eat tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in window sill by water service area. Employee removed and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright reach in cooler in North dining room area: mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into another reach in cooler. In second prep area on shelf: raw shelled eggs (71F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into reach in freezer.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by three-compartment sink has built up food debris.
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Manager replaced paper towels.
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/. Rest has expanded into vacant area next door and has not submitted plans to plan review. Equipment has been added and seating has been expanded.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Manager replaced soap.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar in South prep area. Manager removed cup.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in South employee only restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door of North entrance.
Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil, soda cans and water bottles stored on floor of second prep area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 82 F.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in second preparation area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in upright reach in cooler behind counter of Southern dining room area.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by table with equipment.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of dining room.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.