Church's Texas Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Church's Texas Chicken stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Church's Texas Chicken trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. A vomit clean up plan has been emailed to the manager at time of inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Danna and Dailin.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Angeline, Elba, Miriam, Jorge, and Joshel.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water stored on shelf over front line food warmer next to handwash sink. Employee discarded bottled water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Soiled floors at front line deep fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
67
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler , manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed a pair of tongs in handwashing sink by front counter, Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled and full of debris closest to drive up window.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed bottle of drinking water next to steam tables, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employee keys on prep table close to fryers, employee moved keys off table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans in ware washing area stacked together and wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors throughout kitchen .
36-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash scattered around the dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor .
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed a utensil in sanitizer bucket on the cook line , employee removed item and replaced the sanitizer and bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket not hung to dry.
42-01-4
50
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris inside 2-door reaching freezer on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maylin rizo 10/5/2019 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer stored on floor in dish area. Employee voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris inside 2-door reaching freezer on cookline. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under front registers **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in women's restroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf with Togo cups adjacent to walkin cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
67
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter: coleslaw in cup (48F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded all coleslaw in reach-in cooler and replaced with coleslaw from walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 food employees working at time of inspection. Manager present at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
53A-05-6
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 1 cup of Mac n cheese 123 F stored on hot line at front service area. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates are photo copies of the original certificate.
53B-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Employee remade solution, test 200ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator print and display at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink and ice machine area. Employee starts mopping floor at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door gasket soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 500+ppm. Employee remade solution, tested 200ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
82
Feb 14, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picked up glove from floor, then replaced new gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator.
12A-29-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating lunch at kitchen. Employee moved to dining room to finish her lunch. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Plastic air strips torn in walk-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine. Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind handwash sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Texas Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Texas Chicken on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Texas Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Church's Texas Chicken.
How does Church's Texas Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Church's Texas Chicken most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Church's Texas Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Texas Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Church's Texas Chicken 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 Texas Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Texas Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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