Crown Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
45
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Crown Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. Crown Fried Chicken was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator Paid at time of inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over unwashed potatoes and lemons in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over multiple ready to eat items in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
45
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs above uncut cabbage in reach in freezer.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat wrapped up in plastic non food grade Walmart bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Lic. Expired 4/1/25
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish above dough sheets in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
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. Milk opened 2 days ago not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oxtails prepared 2 days ago not date marked.
02C-02-5
45
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. owner paid. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink at entrance to kitchen. Manager added soap. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Sweet potatoes in kitchen. Manager placed them on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
74
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. owner paid. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink at entrance to kitchen. Manager added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sweet potatoes in kitchen. Manager placed them on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (112F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White Reach in in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (69F - Cold Holding); sour cream (69F - Cold Holding). On counter less than 4 hours. Manager added ice to cool. fish (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler in kitchen from yesterday **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (112F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours.
03B-01-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White Reach in in kitchen
22-16-4
70
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey wings and other items from 3 days ago. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and between equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.fryer sides and top **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer. Manager threw out **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer near back door - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.over microwave - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in refrigerator and fryer - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
58
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish (49F - Cold Holding); Turkey wings (49F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey wings and other items from 3 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer near back door
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.over microwave
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in refrigerator and fryer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and between equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Table in kitchen
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.fryer sides and top **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer. Manager threw out **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
50
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with form.Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on anything in reach in cooler 3 days per operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Toasters old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom of table on cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in clean pan storage room disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. All food in reach in cooler and reach in freezer uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen.
33-31-5
55
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crown Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crown Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crown Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Crown Fried Chicken.
How does Crown Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Crown Fried Chicken most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Crown Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Crown Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Crown Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Crown Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crown Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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