Plant City, Hillsborough County

CHURCH'S CHICKEN #832

701 S COLLINS ST, Plant City, FL 33566

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Jun 1, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-12-4

Detail 24602159

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Client Cajun Operating Company DBA Church's Texas Chicken #832 agrees to install handwash sink and mop sink which will be located in the dishwash area within 60 days of approval of this plan. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. Plans approved 2-17-2026. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Hand sink not installed. Currently approved plan review revisions for relocating hot water tank to outside that was approved. Revisions approved 5-19-2026. Hot water tank is being moved to accommodate mop sink installation. Manager stated estimated completion of relocating hot water tank, installing hand sink and mop sink to be by completed within 30 days. Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 24602158

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 2. Client Cajun Operating Company DBA Church's Texas Chicken #832 agrees to install handwash sink and mop sink which will be located in the dishwash area within 60 days of approval of this plan. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. Plans were approved on 2-17-2026 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-01: Mop sink not installed. Currently approved plan review revisions for relocating hot water tank to outside that was approved. Revisions approved 5-19-2026. Hot water tank is being moved to accommodate mop sink installation. Manager stated estimated completion of relocating hot water tank, installing hand sink and mop sink to be by completed within 30 days. Time Extended

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-12-4

Detail 24484399

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Client Cajun Operating Company DBA Church's Texas Chicken #832 agrees to install handwash sink and mop sink which will be located in the dishwash area within 60 days of approval of this plan. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. Plans approved 2-17-2026. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24484400

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. 2. Client Cajun Operating Company DBA Church's Texas Chicken #832 agrees to install handwash sink and mop sink which will be located in the dishwash area within 60 days of approval of this plan. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. Plans were approved on 2-17-2026 Warning

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-07-4

Detail 24075474

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Three compartment sink and ice machine station. Closest hand sink on cook line.

51-16-7

Detail 24075475

Intermediate - No revised plans on file. Changes made from previously approved plans on file from 1997 requiring updated plan review layout. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items stored in it. Additional ice machine added across from three compartment sink and hot water heater. Addition of soda station next to drive through with ice bin. Office area removed and prep table with steam wells and ovens added. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-17-5

Detail 24075473

Basic - Floor tiles cracked and in disrepair. On cook line.

36-11-4

Detail 24075476

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in dish area and cook line causing standing water.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23517870

Intermediate - Found plans for file from 1997. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items stored in it. Additional ice machine added across from three compartment sink and hot water heater. Addition of soda station next to drive through with ice bin. Office area removed and prep table with steam wells and ovens added. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-11-4

Detail 23517869

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen

Sep 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

12A-03-4

Detail 23151396

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink then proceeded to fill condiment container with mayo.

51-16-7

Detail 23151397

Intermediate - No plans on file. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-09-4

Detail 23151395

Intermediate - Some Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Discussed with manager that original Safe Staff Cards need to be present for all team members

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22820996

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Verified with plan review department. No plans submitted to state as of 4-22-2024 Admin Complaint

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22662811

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2024 Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22662812

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file. Observed storage room outside of restaurant with single service items. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22662813

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22469375

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22469376

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 2023-09-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: No training available Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22469373

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Reporting agreements not avaible Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22469378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not operational on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22469374

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks in wall grout and gaps between walls and ceiling by hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22469377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Time Extended

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22325867

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22325868

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 2023-09-28: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22325871

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22325869

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not operational on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22325870

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks in wall grout and gaps between walls and ceiling by hand sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 22325866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-09-4

Detail 22315157

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 25 ants walking on dining room counter up to ceiling. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22315158

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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22315155

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

11-26-1

Detail 22315156

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. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22315160

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer not operational on cook line Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22315159

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed cracks in wall grout and gaps between walls and ceiling by hand sink Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22315162

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22315161

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

14-12-4

Detail 22315163

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed damaged spatula. Warning

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-22-4

Detail 22070939

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22070943

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 22070941

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

33-16-4

Detail 22070940

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 22070938

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in three compartment sink

42-01-4

Detail 22070942

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

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

50-09-4

Detail 21632910

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 21632907

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dry storage area near manager station

14-69-4

Detail 21632906

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer next to front register

23-03-4

Detail 21632908

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline

36-27-5

Detail 21632911

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed floors, walls , and ceilings soiled with old food and grease build up throughout kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 21632909

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on cookline

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 20980468

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket

33-16-4

Detail 20980470

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20980469

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-22-4

Detail 20600076

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

33-16-4

Detail 20600078

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20600077

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