CHURCH'S
3201 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2025
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving the public. License expired 2/1/2026
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015017890 | Apr 16, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $800 |
| 3--2014050867 | Nov 24, 2014 | Mar 14, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving the public. License expired 2/1/2026
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner bottles stored next to soda boxes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer across from fryers soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/ behind fryers on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cooks line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour on cooks line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/ behind fryers on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and hot sauce on floor in storage shed.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cooks line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of Togo containers on floor near dry storage shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in large garbage can near back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour on cooks line.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.