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CHURCH'S

3201 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS3900300
Grade history
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving the public. License expired 2/1/2026
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015017890Apr 16, 2015Sep 30, 2015$800
3--2014050867Nov 24, 2014Mar 14, 2015$400

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving the public. License expired 2/1/2026
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 118 F next to fryers.
High priority/03B-01-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner bottles stored next to soda boxes.
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from fryers soiled.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
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Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/ behind fryers on cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour on cooks line.
Basic/02D-01-5/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 55 F, Per manager raw chicken has been thawing in garbage can for 2 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Metal pan covering handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/ behind fryers on cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and hot sauce on floor in storage shed.
Basic/08B-38-4
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 in bulk flour on cooks line.
Basic/10-01-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of Togo containers on floor near dry storage shelf.
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in large garbage can near back door.
Basic/06-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour on cooks line.
Basic/02D-01-5
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.