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CHICKEN SALAD CHICK

1221 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-316-9729

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218145
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pushed trash down into trash can with bare hand and put on gloves to work with food without washing hands.
High priority/12A-29-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on reach in deli cooler in kitchen area.
Basic/14-09-4
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink across from three compartment sink. Employee stocked the dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut Tomato44F at 2pm. cut at 9am did not reach cooling parameter of 41F with in 4 hours.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · No cooling at time of inspection Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conveyor belt of toaster oven soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Cleaned toaster but more detailed cleaning needed. . Time Extended
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple on dry storage shelf can rack with food to be served to the public. Dented this morning and repackaged to be used within 7 days.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut Tomato44F at 2pm. cut at 9am did not reach cooling parameter of 41F with in 4 hours.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris,
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates from national resource supply all expired in 2024 for employee training.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board on shelves under vinegar and sugar.
Basic/14-05-4/Warning
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster over flowing with trash in bags.
Basic/33-14-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conveyor belt of toaster oven soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth on cutting board. Employee removed cloth.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at hand sink in sandwich line area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheddar cheese and feta cheese exceed 4 hour time stamp. Manager discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Shredded cheddar cheese and feta cheese exceed 4 hour time stamp. Manager discarded.
High priority/03F-01-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager stored in solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pushed trash down into trash can with bare hand and put on gloves to work with food without washing hands.
High priority/12A-29-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In display counter up front: chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) Manager moved item to rear of cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage in upright reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.