Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHURCH'S CHICKEN

2301 N 50 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3312049
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8243917
DBPR license3904264

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 27, 2023 2:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 28, 2023 12:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall near back door of establishment. Operator eliminated at time of inspection. 4 live roaches under prep table in kitchen. Operator eliminated at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler and throughout kitchen. Ceiling tile missing above ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on electric cable in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.