CHICKEN TIME
10819 SE US HWY 441, Belleview FL 34420 · 352.307.0555
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 18, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 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. Female employee touched wet towels and wiped prep table then continued to prepare empanadas without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top portion of reach in make table: chicken 68F. Cheese 70F. All other Time/Tempurature Control for Safety items prepared within the last 2 hours. Make table was plugged into an outlet that was not working, manager plugged into different receptacle and cooler turned on. All food moved to different unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On bottom of three door reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two towels on prep table in kitchen.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser on shelf over mop sink. Labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks at front counter. Manager chained.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Grocery bag with green peppers on top of plantains. Moved during those inspection.
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in three door cooler: pan of raw pork on shelf over pan of pork fat. Moved during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table: pork 52F, chicken 52F. Items were moved to different cooler: reach in make table has an ambient temperature of 54F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table: beans 119-124F. Employee began reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pink and black substance on deflector plate of table top ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen. Soap added.
Ceiling and floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Floor near triple sink has bare concrete. Ceiling tiles are acoustic tiles and are porous.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table has an ambient temperature of 54F. All Time/Tempurature Control for Safety food removed from unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and wallets on top of case containing bread crumbs.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use lid cracked on top of beans in reach in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatula between sandwich press and table.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under triple sink leaking and faucet leaking.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Near back door in reach in cooler storage room.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Antibiotics stored over iced tea in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager moved antibiotics to area where employee personal items are stored.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee moved gas container and proceeded to handle clean utensils on cook line without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in kitchen reach-in cooler: chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated employee getting ready to prep chicken, chicken will then be stored in reach-in freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gas container stored on floor in front of reach-in freezers in back storage area. Manager removed gas can during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler.
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. One employee is missing employee training.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank on floor next to soda boxes at end of cook line. Manager secured tank to shelf boxes are stored on.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cook line steam table. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to kitchen reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles on dining room soda machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cook line prep table. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher stored in cabinet across from kitchen entrance from dining room.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made three days prior with no date mark.
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 measuring cup in bin of rice in kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in wringing device with mop head down near back door.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in make table: raw eggs stored on shelf over margarine.
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. Missing for one employee. Provided DBPR form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan made three days prior with no date mark. Date added.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in back room. Two tanks at front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in back room.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of employee food in chick fa let bag on shelf over beef.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damaged under triple sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Inspection provided from 7/29/22.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior oven doors soiled with build up. Around doors of reach in make table soiled with substance.
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.