Church's Chicken #399

3510 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 · Permanent Food Service · License 6200009

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (12 days ago)

What drove the grade

No hot running water at three-compartment sink.Intermediate · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
    1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -5
  • Violations at the Oct 26 complaint check
    3 intermediate, 1 basic
    -10
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint check

4 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 26, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    4 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110°F.

      Three compartment wash section of sink temped at 80f.

    • Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

      Three compartment sink faucet hot water temped at 81f.

      Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      Hand wash sink in back kitchen area temped at 80f. Hand wash sink in men's restroom temped at 77f. Hand wash sink in women's restroom temped at 80f.

    Basic1

    • Code 27, Water source: No hot running water at mop sink.

      Mop sink temped at 79f.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

A95Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
  1. First visitJul 20, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

      Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink on line unable to dispense towels upon arrival. Manager opened the unit and made the towels accessible to employees.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Interior of reach-in cooler on cook-line soiled

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Ceiling tiles in dining room soiled/stained. Vents have a build up and accumulation of condensation. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath cooking equipment with buildup of grease and debris.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Water source3
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1