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CHURCH'S CHICKEN #832

701 S COLLINS ST, Plant City FL 33566 · 813.752.5100

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3904235
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 25 ants walking on dining room counter up to ceiling.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No handwash sink for employees. Client Cajun Operating Company DBA Church's Texas Chicken #832 agrees to install handwash sink and mop sink which will be located in the dishwash area within 60 days of approval of this plan. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. Plans approved 2-17-2026.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 1, 2026 · Hand sink not installed. Currently approved plan review revisions for relocating hot water tank to outside that was approved. Revisions approved 5-19-2026. Hot water tank is being moved to accommodate mop sink installation. Manager stated estimated completion of relocating hot water tank, installing hand sink and mop sink to be by completed within 30 days. Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 2. Client Cajun Operating Company DBA Church's Texas Chicken #832 agrees to install handwash sink and mop sink which will be located in the dishwash area within 60 days of approval of this plan. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. Plans were approved on 2-17-2026
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 1, 2026 · Mop sink not installed. Currently approved plan review revisions for relocating hot water tank to outside that was approved. Revisions approved 5-19-2026. Hot water tank is being moved to accommodate mop sink installation. Manager stated estimated completion of relocating hot water tank, installing hand sink and mop sink to be by completed within 30 days. Time Extended
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No handwash sink for employees. Client Cajun Operating Company DBA Church's Texas Chicken #832 agrees to install handwash sink and mop sink which will be located in the dishwash area within 60 days of approval of this plan. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. Plans approved 2-17-2026.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 2. Client Cajun Operating Company DBA Church's Texas Chicken #832 agrees to install handwash sink and mop sink which will be located in the dishwash area within 60 days of approval of this plan. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. Plans were approved on 2-17-2026
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Sep 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Three compartment sink and ice machine station. Closest hand sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31A-07-4
No revised plans on file. Changes made from previously approved plans on file from 1997 requiring updated plan review layout. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items stored in it. Additional ice machine added across from three compartment sink and hot water heater. Addition of soda station next to drive through with ice bin. Office area removed and prep table with steam wells and ovens added. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Floor tiles cracked and in disrepair. On cook line.
Basic/36-17-5
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in dish area and cook line causing standing water.
Basic/36-11-4
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Found plans for file from 1997. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items stored in it. Additional ice machine added across from three compartment sink and hot water heater. Addition of soda station next to drive through with ice bin. Office area removed and prep table with steam wells and ovens added. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink then proceeded to fill condiment container with mayo.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
No plans on file. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Some Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Discussed with manager that original Safe Staff Cards need to be present for all team members
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Apr 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Verified with plan review department. No plans submitted to state as of 4-22-2024 Admin Complaint
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2024
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nov 29, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
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 Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · No training available Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Reporting agreements not avaible Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not operational on cook line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks in wall grout and gaps between walls and ceiling by hand sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
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 Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not operational on cook line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks in wall grout and gaps between walls and ceiling by hand sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 25 ants walking on dining room counter up to ceiling.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not operational on cook line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks in wall grout and gaps between walls and ceiling by hand sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Utensils in poor condition. Observed damaged spatula.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning

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.