CHURCH'S CHICKEN #399
3510 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33711 · 727.321.1400
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021037085 | Jun 3, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink on line unable to dispense towels upon arrival. Manager opened the unit and made the towels accessible to employees.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dining room soiled/stained. Vents have a build up and accumulation of condensation. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath cooking equipment with buildup of grease and debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler on cook-line soiled
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven located across from fryers on cook-line soiled with old food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to walk-in cooler soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in dining room soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer, across from fryers on cook line, with a a broken door due to the hinge being disconnected. When seated properly, the door remains sealed and closed. Employees currently not using the side of the freezer with the broken door. Side door to the walk-in cooler with broken door handle.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath fryers at cook-line. Underneath front counter/cash register. Floor inside walk-in cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked tile and exposed concrete in hallway past dry storage area.
In-use ice bucket for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Buckets not stored inverted and on top of hot water heater. Employee relocated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray handle at three compartment sink with heavy accumulation of food debris at the handle. Front of ovens across from fryers with build of debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women's restroom smells from possible plumbing issues.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler underneath ovens at cook-line soiled.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink inside women's restroom slow draining with standing water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken commercially packaged observed thawing in three compartment sink in standing water. Discussed with employee who drained water and ran cool water over chicken.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in dry storage area with mop heads down and resting on the floor.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager wash hands then repeatedly touch hat while preparing food with no hand wash
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf in walk in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near back door
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.