Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg
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685 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Chiki Churros St-Pete in St. Petersburg has been inspected 20 times since 2022, recording 101 violations—an average of 5.1 per inspection, in line with the Florida statewide average. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A disciplinary action in the amount of $160 was issued. High-priority violations for approved food sources, toxic substance control, consumer advisories, and proper cooking temperatures were cited in recent inspections, with handwashing and employee health policy violations appearing across multiple years. Portable fire extinguishers were documented missing from their designated location in November and December 2023. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a Warning Issued on March 18, 2026 for 20 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019018657 | $160.00 | Mar 12, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg are: Outer openings protected, Proper sanitizing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg had?
- Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg find?
- Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chiki Churros St-pete in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Chiki Churros Dessert Bar (2023-2023).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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