Church's Chicken #464
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Church's Chicken #464 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Church's Chicken #464's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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. Mashed potatoes and gravy in portioned containers 127 F -130 F in warmer at front counter . Manager placed containers in oven to reheat : **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee cleaned interior of freezer **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near ice machine in back kitchen area
35B-01-4
67
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employed at the front counter scooped French fries without washing hands . Reviewed with manager .
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coleslaw portioned two days previously . Manager date marked portions of coleslaw **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Reviewed and emailed procedure to manager . Manager posted procedure in the office **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute soiled at front counter . Manager cleaned ice chute **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only hand wash sink in the kitchen has a clog and not draining . Manager plunged and removed pipe underneath to clear . Hand wash sink still clogged . No hand wash sink available for use,
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near dishwashing area . **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen and cook line areas **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust - soiled paper towel dispenser at cook line area . Manager cleaned dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Manager plunged hand wash sink and called for service . Hand wash sink still very slow draining .
29-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm quaternary . Manager changed solution . Recheck 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
41
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled over front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
64
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in office 1 live fly in dining area 1 live fly next to dry storage **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrapper tool in hand sink on cook line **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom hand sink, replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled over front counter **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to triple sink **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground outside rear door, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee slushy in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear kitchen door left open due to malfunctioning air conditioner within establishment **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
35
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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
61
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm empty container. Replaced container now200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese 55f, .
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
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. 2 employees not completed.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over frying station.
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mac n cheese thawing at room temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use items stored on floor in outside storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up freezer on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
47
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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 2023-11-17: Seven employees hired more than 60 days per District manager Sergio via phone - no proof of employee training provided **Admin Complaint**
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
82
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -mashed potatoes at 123 F - manager voluntarily discarded mashed potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee who then washed hands properly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Cheyanne does not have proof of manager certification hired a year previously
53A-01-7
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
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.Manager opened the dispenser to access paper towels- Reviewed with Manager proper hand washing and stocking of hand wash sinks at all times **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor in the dry storage area - manager removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee experiencing persistent coughing, while working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items.
11-12-4
Basic - Manager wearing string bracelet while preparing food.- reviewed with manager
13-07-4
Basic - Stored food ( containers of raw chicken ) not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
41
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -On cooks line, manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - -Floor areas covered with standing water in front of walk in cooler, mop sink, and inside office. -Ceiling tile and vent soiled with accumulated food, dust, or mold-like substance above front counter area near registers. Discussed with manager.
36-22-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Small Black purse and BIC lighter stored on top of ice machine near back door. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. -On cooks line, at front counter, near three compartment sink, inside walk in cooler. Discussed with manager.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in silver cove molding near ice machine and walk in cooler door. Discussed with manager.
36-24-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Checkers cup filled with red liquid possibly fruit punch, stored over food inside reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Manager moved employee beverage. -Bottle of water on food prep table while employee is mixing biscuit batter, discussed with manager, employee moved water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Hot holding unit in front counter area -Interior of reach in cooler in front counter area -Interior of reach in freezer on cooks line -Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Shredded Cheddar Cheese and box of raw chicken stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. Discussed with manager, manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Storage shelf and tea urn near outside dumpster and storage closet. Discussed with manager.
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottles of butter on cooks line near oven for biscuits not labeled with common name, employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #464 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #464 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #464?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #464.
How does Church's Chicken #464 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Church's Chicken #464 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Church's Chicken #464's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken #464 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Church's Chicken #464 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 #464 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #464 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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