Church's Chicken #1372
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Church's Chicken #1372 stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting Church's Chicken #1372 on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found (2) live flies observed at drive through window (1) live fly observed at three compartment sink Call made to Supervisor Day-Walker regarding live flies. Advised to discuss with manager and educate on preventative measures. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener mount on table heavily soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler where biscuits dough is stored, along South wall.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled underneath fryers and along walls inside kitchen. Walk-in freezer floors heavily soiled with debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on top of reach-in cooler along south wall soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled inside reach-in cooler along south wall
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager advised employee to close lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler along South wall soiled where biscuits are stored is soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. Items were relocated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside walk-in cooler; honey butter biscuits mix and flour stored on floor. Items were relocated and elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment on side walk-in cooler door soiled with buildup of debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen with buildup up of dust. Ceiling tiles in dining room soiled/stained.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
43
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 30 live flies on clean dish rack landing on clean utensils in rear of kitchen. 10 live flies on hoses next to 3 compartment sink in dish area of kitchen. 47 flies on mop and hanging brooms/ dustpan near back door of kitchen. 10 live flies in rolling trash can near back door. 28 live flies in dry storage area landing on ice machine and packages single service item in rear of kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored above fryer oil. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Under front register
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Under front counter
10-14-5
86
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy buildup and food soil under frying station - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Perimeter of office. Around walk in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Along corners and walls in dish area
35A-23-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 21 live flies in ice machine and open single service storage item area of kitchen. 1 live fly near front hot holding service area 2 roach eggs on shelf behind fryer oil in same storage area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawled out from under fryers and escaped under reach in freezer near entrance of kitchen
35A-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink sitting on side of fryer
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy buildup and food soil under frying station
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Perimeter of office. Around walk in cooler door.
36-24-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near convection oven in kitchen.
36-64-5
50
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter (121F - Hot Holding)temped at12:10pm. Operator reheated butter to 176F at 12:15PM. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed big six packet and discussed with operator.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by a green scrubby in interior of hand wash sink upon arrival. Employee removed the green scrubby. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor in kitchen. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen, to the right of the office, shows accumulation of debris on interior bottom and shelving.
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #1372 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #1372 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #1372?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #1372.
How does Church's Chicken #1372 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Church's Chicken #1372 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Church's Chicken #1372's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken #1372 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Church's Chicken #1372 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Church's Chicken #1372 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #1372 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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