Church's Chicken #413
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Church's Chicken #413 has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Church's Chicken #413's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For three compartment sink. Operator located strip **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Under condenser.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles and grout throughout kitchen area
36-17-5
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter
36-73-4
78
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Frontline
31B-02-4
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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under frontline
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Floor and fan
14-69-4
64
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cook line **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles on wall by cashier - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles on wall by cashier **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cook line
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.2 cases of chicken in walk-in cooler. manager moved to shelving unit **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles on wall by cashier
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtains in walkin cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in outside storage unit.
25-05-4
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-24
50-17-3
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven, warmers
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women bathroom **Time Extended**
36-64-5
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cookline. Manager eradicated. Wash, rinsed and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Women bathroom **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing and broken tiles and missing grout in all back of house areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of chicken and biscuit on floor in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women bathroom **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Manager replaced water 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
47
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. AC recommended on 3/13 **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw 3/12
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Red tongs with plastic split. Manager removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout in kitchen floor
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in Cole slaw. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of food container on warmers.
23-03-4
55
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #413 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #413 on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #413?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #413.
How does Church's Chicken #413 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Church's Chicken #413 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Church's Chicken #413's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken #413 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Church's Chicken #413 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Church's Chicken #413 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #413 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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