CHURCH'S CHICKEN #413
215 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33815 · 727.709.0990
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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▼ 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 cookline. Manager eradicated. Wash, rinsed and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Biscuit mix on walk-in cooler floor. manager removed biscuit mix.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 00 ppm. 200 ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Condensation coming from the vents and light fixtures in the lobby. Spoke with Supervisor. Next routine.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor coming from the bathroom.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink. Operator located strip
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles and grout throughout kitchen area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Under condenser.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Frontline
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 frontline
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Floor and fan
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - 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 area(s) covered with standing water. Under cook line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles on wall by cashier
Sep 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
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 area(s) covered with standing water. Under cook line
Food stored on floor.2 cases of chicken in walk-in cooler. manager moved to shelving unit
Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles on wall by cashier
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtains in walkin cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in outside storage unit.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-24
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven, warmers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas
Oct 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women bathroom
Oct 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cookline. Manager eradicated. Wash, rinsed and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager
Drain cover(s) missing. Women bathroom
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas
Food stored on floor. Several cases of chicken and biscuit on floor in walk-in cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women bathroom
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Manager replaced water 200ppm
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.