CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1372
2195 34 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727.321.2100
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 21 live flies in ice machine and open single service storage item area of kitchen. 1 live fly near front hot holding service area 2 roach eggs on shelf behind fryer oil in same storage area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024066307 | Oct 29, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023047289 | Jul 12, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found (2) live flies observed at drive through window (1) live fly observed at three compartment sink Call made to Supervisor Day-Walker regarding live flies. Advised to discuss with manager and educate on preventative measures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener mount on table heavily soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment on side walk-in cooler door soiled with buildup of debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen with buildup up of dust. Ceiling tiles in dining room soiled/stained.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler where biscuits dough is stored, along South wall.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled underneath fryers and along walls inside kitchen. Walk-in freezer floors heavily soiled with debris.
Food stored on floor. Inside walk-in cooler; honey butter biscuits mix and flour stored on floor. Items were relocated and elevated.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on top of reach-in cooler along south wall soiled.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled inside reach-in cooler along south wall
Open dumpster lid. Manager advised employee to close lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler along South wall soiled where biscuits are stored is soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. Items were relocated
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Oct 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 30 live flies on clean dish rack landing on clean utensils in rear of kitchen. 10 live flies on hoses next to 3 compartment sink in dish area of kitchen. 47 flies on mop and hanging brooms/ dustpan near back door of kitchen. 10 live flies in rolling trash can near back door. 28 live flies in dry storage area landing on ice machine and packages single service item in rear of kitchen
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored above fryer oil. Manager removed
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Under front register
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor in walk in cooler
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Under front counter
Jul 13, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy buildup and food soil under frying station
Hole in or other damage to wall. Perimeter of office. Around walk in cooler door.
Jul 12, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 21 live flies in ice machine and open single service storage item area of kitchen. 1 live fly near front hot holding service area 2 roach eggs on shelf behind fryer oil in same storage area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawled out from under fryers and escaped under reach in freezer near entrance of kitchen
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Along corners and walls in dish area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink sitting on side of fryer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy buildup and food soil under frying station
Hole in or other damage to wall. Perimeter of office. Around walk in cooler door.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near convection oven in kitchen.
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.