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CHIKEN'PIE

5461 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD, Ellenton FL 34222 · 813-359-3275

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS5103642
Grade history
AUG 23
NOV 23
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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. No written plan in place.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019037900Jun 10, 2019Aug 19, 2019$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuums breaker on *Y* fitting at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Observed no vacuum breaker at y fitting. Owner hasn't had a chance to purchase. Time Extended
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. Observed no written plan in place for some employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Observed no plan in place for some employees. Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on site. Inspector will email.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Observed no plan in place. Owner is working on it. Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Observed license not posted. Time Extended
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuums breaker on *Y* fitting at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. Observed no written plan in place for some employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on site. Inspector will email.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation
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. Observed all food handler training expired.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in sugar container. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in use.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed used apron hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handling employee wearing wristwatch. Employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on steamer broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting. Owner will purchase. Time Extended
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 proof of written reporting in place.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Observed some employees with written plan in place. Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for products held in time as public health control. Inspector will email form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · No written plan in place. Inspector will email. Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Observed no current license posted. Owner will get printed. License is current in system. Time Extended
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority9 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat cut produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. No written plan in place.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of current certified food manager certification on site.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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 current food handler training on site.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 proof of written reporting in place.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan in place for products held in time as public health control. Inspector will email form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed alfredo pasta and Mac and cheese not labeled in walk in cooler. Operator stated they were made on 8-29-2023. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards heavily grooved in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in front reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed cut produce from pizza station uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on front line.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.