Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg
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3510 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33711Part of: Church's Chicken Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Church's Chicken #399 in St. Petersburg has accumulated 256 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but faces a pattern of recurring high-priority violations including handwashing, chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, and approved food sourcing. Recent complaint-based inspections document ongoing compliance issues: a July 2025 full complaint inspection yielded 20 violations with an administrative complaint recommended, and a December 2024 inspection cited improper handling of approved food sources and shell stock requirements. The facility has received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on July 16, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021037085 | $200.00 | Jun 3, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections57 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Church's Chicken #399 in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Church's Chicken #399 in St. Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg had?
- Church's Chicken #399 in St. Petersburg has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 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 #399 in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on July 20, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Church's Chicken #399 in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Church's Chicken #399 in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Church's Chicken in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Church's Chicken #399 in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 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).
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