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CHURCHS CHICKEN

6584 HWY 90, Milton FL 32570 · 850-626-8185

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6700682
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed chicken tenders in hot holding cabinet 133f, less than 4 hours per employee. Manager discarded during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $920

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026020600Oct 15, 2025Apr 23, 2026$120
6--2021039172Aug 19, 2021Sep 24, 2021$400
6--2021037133Aug 10, 2021Sep 22, 2021$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed chicken tenders in hot holding cabinet 133f, less than 4 hours per employee. Manager discarded during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6
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. Upon inspection, no proof of employee training available at establishment.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Mar 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Upon inspection, observed no usable mop sink present at establishment. Mop sink outside rear door of establishment present, but is not connected to any plumbing.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Upon callback, observed mop sink is in the process of being installed. No faucet observed at mop sink. Mop sink is connected to drain line per manager. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Upon callback, mop sink is still in the process of being completed. General manager stated company is returning 02/26/26 to complete work on the mop sink. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 23, 2026 · Upon callback, mop sink still not completed in rear of establishment. Admin Complaint
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Upon inspection, observed no usable mop sink present at establishment. Mop sink outside rear door of establishment present, but is not connected to any plumbing.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Upon callback, observed mop sink is in the process of being installed. No faucet observed at mop sink. Mop sink is connected to drain line per manager. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Upon callback, mop sink is still in the process of being completed. General manager stated company is returning 02/26/26 to complete work on the mop sink. Time Extended
Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Upon inspection, no proof of certified food manager available at establishment. Employee certificates provided at establishment are for employees who are no longer employed at the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Upon callback, no proof of certified manager training available for establishment. Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Upon inspection, observed no usable mop sink present at establishment. Mop sink outside rear door of establishment present, but is not connected to any plumbing.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Upon callback, observed mop sink is in the process of being installed. No faucet observed at mop sink. Mop sink is connected to drain line per manager. Time Extended
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed storage pan of raw chicken stored above bag of coleslaw mix in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Upon inspection, observed triple sink setup with sanitizing solution. Sanitizer label states proper PPM is 550. No test strips available at establishment to measure 550 PPM.
Intermediate/16-32-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Upon inspection, no proof of certified food manager available at establishment. Employee certificates provided at establishment are for employees who are no longer employed at the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection, observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area of establishment.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upon inspection, observed grease buildup under fryers in kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Upon inspection, observed no usable mop sink present at establishment. Mop sink outside rear door of establishment present, but is not connected to any plumbing.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. No proof for any employees over 60 days
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of ice on floor in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining area showing signs of water damage
Basic/36-32-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above fryer area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle for ice scoop in ice machine. Operator removed scoop during inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 110f for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed in deep fryer to bring back to proper temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Areas around vents in kitchen area
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler
Basic/14-17-4

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.