Church's Chicken in Tampa
Last inspected:
2301 N 50 St, Tampa, FL 33619Part of: Church's Chicken Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Church's Chicken in Tampa has a history of serious and persistent food safety violations, including three emergency closures for roach activity in 2023, 2023, and 2018. Across 34 inspections dating to at least 2015, the facility accumulated 278 total violations, averaging 8.2 per inspection—more than 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility faced four disciplinary actions resulting in $2,200 in fines. Chemical storage and consumer advisory violations appear across multiple inspections, and handwashing facility violations were documented in 2025 and 2024. Fire safety concerns included a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone (2019), scorch marks around an electrical outlet by the walk-in cooler (2015), and flammables stored near ignition sources (2015). The most recent inspection on August 28, 2025 resulted in 10 basic violations and was completed with no further action, though a warning was issued following a February 2025 inspection that cited handwashing and food contact surface violations.
Most recent closure: April 27, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Church's Chicken in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Church's Chicken in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (3)
Church's Chicken in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023026673 | $800.00 | Apr 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023011825 | $400.00 | Feb 15, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019001378 | $800.00 | Dec 20, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2017038075 | $200.00 | Apr 12, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Church's Chicken in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
- attached to the wall by handwash sink in fryer 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.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. By walk in cooler
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 · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Aerosol air freshener by gas water heater **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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.
Church's Chicken in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections45 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections33 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections44 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Church's Chicken in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Church's Chicken in Tampa last inspected?
- Church's Chicken in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Church's Chicken in Tampa last shut down?
- Church's Chicken in Tampa was last shut down on April 27, 2023 for roach 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 Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Church's Chicken in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Church's Chicken in Tampa had?
- Church's Chicken in Tampa has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Church's Chicken in Tampa find?
- Church's Chicken in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Church's Chicken in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Church's Chicken in Tampa has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 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 Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Church's Chicken in Tampa has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Church's Chicken in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Church's Chicken in Tampa has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Church's Chicken in Tampa been fined?
- Church's Chicken in Tampa has been fined a total of $2,200.00 across 4 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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