Church's Chicken #344
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Church's Chicken #344, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Church's Chicken #344's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 broken tiles at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed 3 broken tiles at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under 3 compartment sink. Employee moped dried during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with flour inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 broken tiles at cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage can soiled. **Warning**
33-17-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground cardboard boxes, paper wraps, plastic wraps around dumpster area. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. **Warning**
33-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed broken pipe under compartment sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with flour. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining into floor under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-03-4
61
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to front door. Employee mop floor during inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris soda syrup and grease under cooking equipment. Employee mopped floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash around dumpster. Employee cleaned area and parking lot. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue inside oven at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer soiled with food residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
58
Sep 8, 2025
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and grease under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed plastic bags, paper wraps around dumpster area. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed small hole on ceiling outside the building next to back door.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue inside oven at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to front door. Employee cleaned dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris next to biscuit oven.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front of handwashing sink soiled with flour next to entrance door.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with flour under front preparation table. Manager cleaned floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground paper wraps, cardboard boxes around dumpster area. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop being stored on the floor next to reach in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
67
Jul 26, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda/ice dispenser . Observed soiled interior on ice dispenser located next to pick up window.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in despair located in the dry storage rack.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed not working reach in cooler next to office entrance. Also observed gasket in despair in the reach in cooler under kitchen display.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce cases stored on office floor. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal container located on rack above 3 sink compartment.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed on sanitizer solution bucket next to pick up window. Manager discarded and replaced with new solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on the floor by the walk in cooler.
42-01-4
64
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
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. Observed no proof of food handler training for Victoria. Who has been employed for at least 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets torn **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #344 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #344 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #344?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #344.
How does Church's Chicken #344 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Church's Chicken #344 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Church's Chicken #344's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken #344 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Church's Chicken #344 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 #344 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #344 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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