CHURCHS CHICKEN 10558
2561 FRENCH AVE, Sanford FL 32773 · (407)425-4333
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at the manager office area, manager killed and removed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026019626 | Mar 18, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2020040563 | Aug 11, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 | $800 |
| 4--2019050386 | Jul 31, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. - Triple Sink (Quaternary >500ppm). Operator diluted. Final reading 400ppm
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - side station
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - inside walk in cooler
Damage to wall. - corner area at three comp sink
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - around hot water heater - below hand wash sink and three comp sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - heavy grease build up below fryers - throughout kitchen - inside walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - around floor drain of restroom
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of side station cooler - exterior ansul tanks - racks storing oil - rack storing bag in box syrups
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Mar 19, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to three comp sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - at front cooler - side station cooler
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - at side station
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - cutting board at side station grooved and stained
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below three comp sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - below syrup rack
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen - floor tiles at restroom loose and has sewage trapped beneath.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. - fluorescent bulbs over three comp sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of side station cooler - walk in fan covers and surrounding area has dust buildup - area to right of breading station
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - opened water bottle at front counter freezer
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at side station
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at three comp sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - at hand wash sink near fryers - at water heater
Mar 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. - when flushed, sewage seeps from base of toilet to floor drain. Floor drain is backed up and not draining. Sewage collects on floor and trapped beneath floor tiles of restroom.
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to three comp sink
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public and employee use.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - at front cooler - side station cooler
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - at side station
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - cutting board at side station grooved and stained
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below three comp sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - below syrup rack
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen - floor tiles at restroom loose and has sewage trapped beneath.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - opened box of tortillas on bottom shelf at side station
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. - fluorescent bulbs over three comp sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of side station cooler - walk in fan covers and surrounding area has dust buildup - area to right of breading station
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - opened water bottle at front counter freezer
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at side station
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at three comp sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - at hand wash sink near fryers - at water heater
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to triple sink faucet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - floor tiles damaged around floor drain at restroom causing retention of standing water - near hot water heater
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - heavy build up of grease below fryers - floor soiled below ansul system
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout establishment
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - above triple sink
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - dressing cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - hand wash sink at dish station
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at side station
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. - waste buildup around floor drain at restroom. - floor drain at restroom does not appear to be backing up at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to triple sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink near triple sink storing a jug of dish detergent
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - at front reach in freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - floor tiles damaged around floor drain at restroom causing retention of standing water - near hot water heater
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - heavy build up of grease below fryers - floor soiled below ansul system
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout establishment
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - above triple sink
Plumbing system in disrepair. - plumbing leaking at hand wash sink at dish station causing wastewater on floor around area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - dressing cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - hand wash sink at dish station
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at side station
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink near triple sink blocked by hose.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - make line cooler door handles
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - throughout establishment
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Establishment closes inside dining room to customers but drive-thru remains open. Drive-thru customers are not permitted to use bathroom. - chairs blocking dining room. Counter service allowed, restrooms not allowed. - discussed restroom required to be available to customers. Manager removed chairs and has opened up the dining room and restroom to customers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - heavy grease buildup below fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
No toilet provided in bathroom. - 1 restroom toilet removed. Other restroom available.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand wash sink near triple sink leaking at plumbing
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. - restroom floor drain stopped. Running water from hand wash sink does not cause overflow. Flushing toilet does not cause overflow. - floor drain near back door stopped. Running water from triple sink does not cause overflow. Manager states already called plumber.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at make line
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - missing or damaged cove molding throughout establishment
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - heavy grease buildup below fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen - in restroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. - corner of ware wash station - at door frames of customer restroom
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. - observed over ware wash station
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - small cooler next to steam wells
Water leaking from above ceiling next to hot water heater.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -restroom floor tiles missing - tiles chipped, deep grout lines in back area
Hole in or other damage to wall.at the dinning room/restroom - wall in walk in cooler in disrepair
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - back area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - bag in box soda components - reach in cooler door handles - exterior of fryers - underside of chicken hot holding unit
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - under prep coolers near walk in unit
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Sheet pan. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at the manager office area, manager killed and removed
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. - by three compartment sink
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - soap jug stored in back handsink
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.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -restroom floor tiles missing - tiles chipped, deep grout lines in back area
Hole in or other damage to wall.at the dinning room/restroom - wall in walk in cooler in disrepair
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - back area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - bag in box soda components - reach in cooler door handles - exterior of fryers - underside of chicken hot holding unit
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - under prep coolers near walk in unit
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - handsink in back area
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 125° hot hold, item held on top of another pan of Mac and cheese.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Restroom is closed due to a blocked toilet
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Handle to the freezer not latching door will not close tightly
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in the metal cabinet at the line-operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler Hot well not operational
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -at the ice machine (ice on the floor -in front of the fryer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front line under the refrigerator
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several areas in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan gaurdsv
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In the restroom
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At the oven
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in the bucket
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.