CHURCH'S CHICKEN
2301 N 50 ST, Tampa FL 33619 · 813.248.1445
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen operator cleaned and eliminated at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023026673 | Apr 27, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023011825 | Feb 15, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2019001378 | Dec 20, 2018 | Feb 6, 2019 | $800 |
| 3--2017038075 | Apr 12, 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near back door.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of metal reach in coolers.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Metal bowl on floor under dry storage rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor under 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer station and kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near fryers.
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer.
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen operator cleaned and eliminated at time of inspection.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam container in potato flakes.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine in kitchen.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under computer at drive through window.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in sill water in 3 cs.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Though out kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near back door.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall near steam table. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on dry storage shelf.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Though out kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near back door.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: shrimp 103 F, operator threw away at time of inspection.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheddar cheese shredded in walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout establishment.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream in reach in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on dry storage rack.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil near fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout establishment.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near can opener. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee honey and other food stored over chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirts on dry storage shelf. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on electric cable of hot box.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in walk in cooler.
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