Church's Chicken

817 Lake Bradford Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304

American

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Church's Chicken has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by drive thru. Manager replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with grease buildup up in kitchen above steam tables on cooks line.

36-34-5

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink uncovered on shelf in walk in cooler above macaroni and cheese. Employee removed drink and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of okra stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed okra from floor and put on shelf in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease accumulation on hood filters.

36-68-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled with grease accumulation behind fryers.

36-10-4

Apr 2, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Operator stated two employees have completed the employee training but the certificates are in his car and he was at airport. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking whisk in hand wash sink. Operator removed whisk from sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

53B-01-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop handle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Aug 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken.

How does Church's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Church's Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Church's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Church's Chicken 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.

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