11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg
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199 Dr Mlk Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 3370111 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed twice, both times in early 2022 for rodent activity. Across 33 inspections between 2022 and February 2026, the facility logged 312 violations — averaging 9.5 per inspection, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2 — and incurred three disciplinary actions totaling $1,920 in fines. Handwashing violations appeared in 7 of the 8 most recent inspections; shell stock requirements violations were cited in 5 of the last 6 inspections; parasite destruction violations were documented in 5 consecutive inspections from August 2023 through August 2025. High-priority violations dominating recent records include improper hand and arm washing, improper cooking temperatures, inadequate handwashing facilities, chemical storage failures, and employee health policy violations. Fire safety violations included blocked exit doors in the kitchen (March 2024 and November 2024) and a missing portable fire extinguisher (August 2023). The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 documented 18 violations including three separate handwashing citations and three shell stock requirement violations, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition.
Most recent closure: March 15, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.2
violations / inspection
9.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)
11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082777 | $480.00 | Aug 14, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022012643 | $800.00 | Mar 15, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022003092 | $800.00 | Jan 11, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021014909 | $320.00 | Aug 21, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (11)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Rear exit door in kitchen blocked by prep table.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door in kitchen is blocked by food prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher on floor of dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher on floor of dining room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door of kitchen is blocked by equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door of kitchen is blocked by equipment.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 5 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door blocked in kitchen area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door in kitchen is blocked by steam table. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-19:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door in kitchen is blocked by steam table.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door I rear of kitchen is blocked by prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-16: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door I rear of kitchen is blocked by prep tables.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections44 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections60 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg was last shut down on March 15, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg had?
- 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg find?
- 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg has 11 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,400.00 in fines.
- How much has 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg been fined?
- 11 Chicks Wholesales Div in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $2,400.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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