Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
2195 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711Part of: Church's Chicken Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg has accumulated 260 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach and fly activity, most recently in October 2024 with an emergency order. Inspectors documented two separate emergency situations within 15 months, with the July 2023 closure requiring a callback inspection that same day. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation, missing consumer advisories, and chemicals improperly stored.
Most recent closure: October 29, 2024 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.7
violations / inspection
8.7 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
Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)
Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024066307 | $400.00 | Oct 29, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023047289 | $400.00 | Jul 12, 2023 | Tampa |
Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 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
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections49 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg was last shut down on October 29, 2024 for fly 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 Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg had?
- Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg find?
- Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- 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.
- Has Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Church's Chicken #1372 in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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