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CHURCHS CHICKEN #759

4502 MOBILE HWY, Pensacola FL 32506 · 850-458-3661

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2701224
Grade history
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023023448Apr 14, 2023Jun 14, 2023$400
6--2022023520May 11, 2022May 27, 2022$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed build up dust and rust on drying racks by 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Upon inspection observed air conditioning system broken.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed multiple equipment in poor repair throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upon inspection observed floor by cook equipment soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple cook equipment soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Upon inspection observed electrical cables exposed by ceiling by back door.
Basic/36-04-5
The state's own report →
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Upon inspection observed floors in main cook line soiled with grease.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple equipment soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed multiple air conditioning vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked metal pans on drying racks.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed multiple kitchen equipment in poor condition.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Upon inspection observed floors on main cook line soiled with grease build up.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple equipment soiled with grease in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Upon inspection observed dish drying racks heavily rusted by triple sink in the back of kitchen.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed dust buildup on multiple air conditioning vents in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed multiple kitchen equipment in poor condition.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple kitchen equipment soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed multiple equipment in kitchen in poor repair.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple Equipment in kitchen soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles missing in the back of the kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed multiple equipment in bad condition throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple equipment and floors soiled with grease throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles damage in back of the kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed air conditioning vents and ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of food debris and dust.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed cooking equipment in poor condition throughout kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed floors and cooking equipment soiled with grease throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon inspection observed employee in the back with no hair protection.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed equipment soiled and in disrepair throughout kitchen. Upon inspection observed kitchen equipment soiled with grease.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed floors and equipment soiled with grease throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.upon inspection observed ceiling tiles with stains and accumulation of grease.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed kitchen equipment throughout establishment in disrepair and soiled with grease.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Upon inspection observed accumulation of grease and food in the back of fryers and fridges throughout restaurant.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Upon inspection observed water and grease on ground behind establishment by drive through.
High priority/28-27-5/Admin Complaint
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upon inspection observed equipment soiled with grease buildup throughout kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed missing ceiling tiles in back of kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles stained and with accumulation of grease throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upon inspection observed accumulation of grease and food on floors throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Upon inspection observed broken and missing tiles throughout establishment.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Upon inspection observed walls stained throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.