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CHURCH'S CHICKEN

817 LAKE BRADFORD RD, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 6466917697

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4703935
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen has grease build up.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by drive thru. Manager replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with grease buildup up in kitchen above steam tables on cooks line.
Basic/36-34-5
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Food stored on floor. Observed a case of okra stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed okra from floor and put on shelf in Freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink uncovered on shelf in walk in cooler above macaroni and cheese. Employee removed drink and discarded.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease accumulation on hood filters.
Basic/36-68-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled with grease accumulation behind fryers.
Basic/36-10-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

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Feb 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine 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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Operator stated two employees have completed the employee training but the certificates are in his car and he was at airport. Time Extended
Dec 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking whisk in hand wash sink. Operator removed whisk from sink during time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop handle during time of inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.