CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464
1575 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727.461.6900
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
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APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
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. 1 live fly in office 1 live fly in dining area 1 live fly next to dry storage
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026002520 | Dec 29, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2016035166 | Jun 15, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes and gravy in portioned containers 127 F -130 F in warmer at front counter. Manager placed containers in oven to reheat :
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near ice machine in back kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned interior of freezer
Dec 29, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near dishwashing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and cook line areas
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line area.
Dec 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employed at the front counter scooped French fries without washing hands. Reviewed with manager.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coleslaw portioned two days previously. Manager date marked portions of coleslaw
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Reviewed and emailed procedure to manager. Manager posted procedure in the office
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute soiled at front counter. Manager cleaned ice chute
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only hand wash sink in the kitchen has a clog and not draining. Manager plunged and removed pipe underneath to clear. Hand wash sink still clogged. No hand wash sink available for use,
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near dishwashing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and cook line areas
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust - soiled paper towel dispenser at cook line area. Manager cleaned dispenser
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Manager plunged hand wash sink and called for service. Hand wash sink still very slow draining.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm quaternary. Manager changed solution. Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled over front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to triple sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in office 1 live fly in dining area 1 live fly next to dry storage
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrapper tool in hand sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom hand sink, replaced
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled over front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to triple sink
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground outside rear door, manager removed
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee slushy in reach in freezer
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen door left open due to malfunctioning air conditioner within establishment
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog at front counter, jumping on counter with paws touching the food counter
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in the kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor by the water heater tank.Manager removed and sanitized area
Employee speaker above steam table in food area
Equipment in poor repair, Walk in cooler outside wall in has a gap and it is in disrepair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris throughout the entire kitchen area
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in cooler at front counter.Employee removed it
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm empty container. Replaced container now200 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese 55f,.
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.
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. 2 employees not completed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over frying station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up freezer on cooks line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use items stored on floor in outside storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mac n cheese thawing at room temperature
Nov 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 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.
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.
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee who then washed hands properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -mashed potatoes at 123 F - manager voluntarily discarded mashed potatoes
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Cheyanne does not have proof of manager certification hired a year previously
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Manager opened the dispenser to access paper towels- Reviewed with Manager proper hand washing and stocking of hand wash sinks at all times
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor in the dry storage area - manager removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area
Employee experiencing persistent coughing, while working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items.
Manager wearing string bracelet while preparing food.- reviewed with manager
Stored food ( containers of raw chicken ) not covered in walk in cooler
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only by office
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.