CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN

7502 W WATERS AVE, Tampa, FL 33615

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DL QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS INC · License: SEA3904476

CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN in Tampa, FL has 28 inspections on record with 168 total violations (6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections
168Violations
0Closures

Data current as of April 14, 2025

Inspection History (28)

Apr 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jun 13, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Feb 14, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2023 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
Jul 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition
Feb 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Aug 27, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Jan 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Sep 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Apr 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
May 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
May 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Oct 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
May 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Sep 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN had?
CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN ever been shut down?
No, CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN?
The most frequently cited violations at CHURCH'S TEXAS CHICKEN are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: April 14, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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