Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa
Last inspected:
7502 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33615Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa has accumulated 184 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 per visit. The facility issued a warning in September 2021 with 11 violations but improved after an administrative complaint in February 2023. Recent inspections show stabilized compliance, with the last five inspections from 2024-2026 averaging 5.8 violations. Top recurring issues involve proper ventilation (24 violations), chemical storage (15 violations), and employee health reporting (10 violations).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6
violations / inspection
6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa last inspected?
- Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa had?
- Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa find?
- Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Church's Texas Chicken in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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