CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN
7502 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813.888.7200
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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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. Sent a copy to operator by email.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Christian Y., Elba T., Betty M., Marcela Q., and Dayami A.
Food stored on floor. One case of liquid shortening stored on floor next to front line hand washing sink. Manager relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. A vomit clean up plan has been emailed to the manager at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Danna and Dailin.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Angeline, Elba, Miriam, Jorge, and Joshel.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water stored on shelf over front line food warmer next to handwash sink. Employee discarded bottled water at time of inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Soiled floors at front line deep fryers.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler, manager moved the items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed a pair of tongs in handwashing sink by front counter, Employee removed item.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled and full of debris closest to drive up window.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed bottle of drinking water next to steam tables, employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employee keys on prep table close to fryers, employee moved keys off table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans in ware washing area stacked together and wet.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors throughout kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash scattered around the dumpster.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed a utensil in sanitizer bucket on the cook line, employee removed item and replaced the sanitizer and bucket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket not hung to dry.
Apr 14, 2025□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris inside 2-door reaching freezer on cookline.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maylin rizo 10/5/2019
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer stored on floor in dish area. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in women's restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf with Togo cups adjacent to walkin cooler. Employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris inside 2-door reaching freezer on cookline.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under front registers
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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. A container of butter (78F - Hot Holding)stored in the single steam well. Power was unplugged, operator connected power to reheat butter.
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. Sent a copy to operator by email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The only handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towel at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line and front service area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice bin at front service counter. Operator moved handle up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter: coleslaw in cup (48F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded all coleslaw in reach-in cooler and replaced with coleslaw from walk-in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 food employees working at time of inspection. Manager present at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Observed 1 cup of Mac n cheese 123 F stored on hot line at front service area. Employee discarded.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates are photo copies of the original certificate.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine at storage area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Employee remade solution, test 200ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed from floor.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print and display at time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink and ice machine area. Employee starts mopping floor at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door gasket soiled with black mold like substance.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 500+ppm. Employee remade solution, tested 200ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed from floor.
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