Church's Chicken #2
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Church's Chicken #2 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Church's Chicken #2 was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Hole in or other damage to wall” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Church's Chicken #2's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to three comp sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - at front cooler - side station cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - at side station - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - cutting board at side station grooved and stained - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below three comp sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - below syrup rack **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen - floor tiles at restroom loose and has sewage trapped beneath. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. - fluorescent bulbs over three comp sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
38-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of side station cooler - walk in fan covers and surrounding area has dust buildup - area to right of breading station - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - opened water bottle at front counter freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at side station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at three comp sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - at hand wash sink near fryers - at water heater **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
43
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
33
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to triple sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - heavy build up of grease below fryers - floor soiled below ansul system - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - floor tiles damaged around floor drain at restroom causing retention of standing water - near hot water heater **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout establishment - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - above triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - dressing cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. - hand wash sink at dish station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at side station - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
61
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
43
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap.
29-45-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. - missing or damaged cove molding throughout establishment
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - heavy grease buildup below fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen - in restroom.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - corner of ware wash station - at door frames of customer restroom
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. - observed over ware wash station
38-12-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - small cooler next to steam wells
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from above ceiling next to hot water heater.
29-11-4
58
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -restroom floor tiles missing - tiles chipped, deep grout lines in back area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.at the dinning room/restroom - wall in walk in cooler in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
38-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - back area - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - bag in box soda components - reach in cooler door handles - exterior of fryers - underside of chicken hot holding unit - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - under prep coolers near walk in unit - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
64
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 125° hot hold , item held on top of another pan of Mac and cheese.
03B-01-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In the restroom
29-19-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At the oven
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in the bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan gaurdsv
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Restroom is closed due to a blocked toilet
32-09-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Handle to the freezer not latching door will not close tightly
36-51-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in the metal cabinet at the line-operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler Hot well not operational
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -at the ice machine (ice on the floor -in front of the fryer
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front line under the refrigerator
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several areas in the kitchen
36-17-5
47
Jan 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the 3 compartment sink a splitt has been added to the sinks faucet the sde with the hose needs a vacuum breaker added - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2022-11-28: Certificates **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Operation has had a management change and the new manager asked for a extension **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Mens room urinal is blocked off -mens room sink is fallin from the wall -ladies room tile damage-broken missing pieces -no covered trash can in the ladies room - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout kitchen and back area - heavy accumulation of debris below equipment at cooking area - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In several areas in the kitchen broken and missing tile, low grout lines as well, wall tiles are broken though out the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -mens room Hole at the corn on the walk in cooler and sm make cooler that doesn't work - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the ladies room -over the 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guards in the walk in cooler -top of the hood over the line soil build up - heavy build up of grease on top of and back exterior of coolers below chicken staging area, -slimy build up on the floor below the chicken staging area -hand sink at the fryers has a black mold like substance present - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. At the small make cooler on the line drain is not draining - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Drain has not lowered **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler door in disrepair/has exposed insulation - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at the 3 compartment sink drain leaks Hand sink at the chicken station faucet leaking - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
39
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pepper in the front small cooler found stored in the discharge water. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding); tenders (46F - Cold Holding); bone in chicken (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - macaroni and cheese, 130, held above steam table les than 1 hour **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored over the rinse sink **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - three compartment sink **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 5 small winged insects on wood block below ice machine -1 small winged insect on shelf support near ice machine -1 flying insect on exterior side of ice machine **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter to the ice machine not dated **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ladies restroom **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the line **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler door is not closing tightly, aluminum is pealing from the door **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - raised area at manager's desk **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the -warewash area - cooks line **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout kitchen and back area - heavy accumulation of debris below equipment at cooking area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed standing water. Peppers in front cooler. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer is iced over and not maintaining temperature **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over the 3 compartment sink **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guards in the walk in cooler -top of the hood over the line soil build up -exterior of prep cooler next to corn warmer - heavy build up of grease on top of and back exterior of coolers below chicken staging area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the stainless steel pans **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - self closer on back door broken **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of water. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion cup stored on the floor box is wet **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Unit is iced over **Warning**
03A-05-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cooks line **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk in cooler door in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -drain leak at the hand sink at the 3 compartment sink - leak at the 3 compartment sink - ice machine **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chicken cook missing a hat **Warning**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #2 on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #2?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #2.
How does Church's Chicken #2 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Church's Chicken #2 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Church's Chicken #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken #2 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Church's Chicken #2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Church's Chicken #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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