CHURCHS CHICKEN
5870 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-693-1801
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018055257 | Aug 22, 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink near drive thru window
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on multiple ceiling tiles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above triple sink
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone On prep table Blue jacket on dry storage shelf. Manager properly stored all items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on walk in cooler floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in front of fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on biscuit cooler Exterior of flour bin and trash can is soiled with food debris.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cardboard box used as garbage container. At end of cooks line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with black debris in walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked floor tiles near fryers and driveway thru window.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. soiled gaskets on reach in freezer. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in prep area, storage area and ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on several ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles are dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on shelf with cups and bags for the drive thru area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers Black debris on walk in cooler floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked or missing floor tiles Under fryers.
Food stored on floor. Case of butter mix and oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with food debris on cooks line. Exterior of white bin where flour is stored.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink after splitter before hose connection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Yellow hard water build up on interior of ice machine
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen, storage and ware washing area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. water damage on several ceiling tiles
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing under triple sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table where chicken is being battered
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing in kitchen and storage area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen and ware washing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near entrance to kitchen hot and cold knobs are in disrepair
Utensils in poor condition. Broken metal ice scoop
Dec 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of flour container is soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents Water damage on a few ceiling tiles
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Base boards soiled in kitchen area, food debris on walk in freezer floor, black debris on walk in cooler floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris Dust on shelf above steam line Black debris on shelf near DT window across from ice machine Soil debris on blue floor fan stored on shelf facing ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall near fryers and triple sink Black debris on wall of mop sink
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Four chicken tenders (120-122F - Hot Holding) stored in hot holding unit. Manager discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of flour container is soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Red bucket, scrub pad and brush stored in hand wash sink across from office
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in storage area and ware washing area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dust on ceiling tiles and vents Water damage on a few ceiling tiles
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets stored not inverted
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Base boards soiled in kitchen area, food debris on walk in freezer floor, black debris on walk in cooler floor
Food stored on floor. Oil container and strawberry soda stored on floor
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of blue scoop is touching ice in small ice bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris Dust on shelf above steam line Black debris on shelf near DT window across from ice machine Soil debris on blue floor fan stored on shelf facing ice machine
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler and freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall near fryers and triple sink Black debris on wall of mop sink
Apr 8, 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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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser closest to fryers
Cardboard box used as garbage container. At end of cooks line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area and ware washing area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on multiple ceiling tiles
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles in kitchen and storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on Gaskets at biscuit cooler, walk in cooler fan covers soiled with debris
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two bags of chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink, spoke with employee about proper thawing procedures
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in the walk in cooler and freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in Blue bucket when not in use
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hot holding unit is soiled, exterior of shelves have grease and soil debris, exterior of toaster is soiled with black debris, gray fan in the drive thru above drink machine, black debris on door frame from the walk in window to the dry storage area, soiled shelves in dry storage area
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener excessive soil debris Excessive food debris on large white flour dispenser
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near toaster, manager provided paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black build up on Interior of upright ice machine
Cardboard box used as garbage container. On floor Near fryer
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage area, prep area and ware washing area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall in stock room under ansul equipment
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above steam table, employee discarded beverage
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee bagging food items
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under equipment Walk in cooler floor is soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing especially under ice machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula stored in standing water 72F
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing by mop sink area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on shelf above steam line where single service cups and lids are stored. Soiled gaskets on biscuit cooler. Dusty fan in the drive thru are on top of drink dispenser and ice bin. Fan covers in walk in cooler Walk in freezer gaskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler Where biscuits are stored Walk in cooler shelves are rusty/ food debris
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.