DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

11 CHICKS WHOLESALES DIV

Food safety records indicate 11 CHICKS WHOLESALES DIV in ST. PETERSBURG has 7 inspections with a 1.1/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

199 DR MLK JR ST N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492704

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license posted. Operator came in during the inspection and license and ownership was verified through his phone. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Current license not displayed at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes and containers of fryer oil stored on floor under preparation table storing rice cookers in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: containers of fryer oil stored on floor at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between wall crack and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Knifes stored in between wall crack and three compartment sink at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Zip lock bags of frozen raw chicken in container of standing water stored on three compartment sink drain board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Chicken thawing in containers of standing water at the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wearing single use gloves rinse their gloved hands in the three compartment sink, then continue preparing food the cook line without changing gloves or washing their hands. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed a person in charge wearing single service gloves rinse their gloved hands in the three compartment sink a5 the time of callback ack inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: No procedures observed at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM certificate could be provided at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: No CFM certificate for Damary Schleede could be provided at the time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer spray. No test kit observed. No test kit observed for chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5: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. No proof of employee training for three employees hired over 60 days ago currently engaging with food and preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: No employee training certificates could be provided for 3 employee hired over 60 days ago, per person in charge. Employees are currently engaging with food or in food preparation at the time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1: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. For three employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: No proof could be provided for four employees hired over 60 days ago and are present engaging with food or in food preparation during callback inspection. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889196

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license posted. Operator came in during the inspection and license and ownership was verified through his phone. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For employee working in kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes and containers of fryer oil stored on floor under preparation table storing rice cookers in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between wall crack and three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled on reach in deli cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Zip lock bags of frozen raw chicken in container of standing water stored on three compartment sink drain board. Warning
  • 22-39-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket under three compartment sink testing at 0 PPM. Employee add chlorine and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use tongs stored in container of 85 degree soiled water on cook line. Warning
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Heavily soiled with dried up food. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing single use gloves rinsing them multiple times in the three compartment sink without changing them, and continuing to handle food, clean dishes, in use utensils, and to go containers without proper glove change or handwashing. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wearing single use gloves rinse their gloved hands in the three compartment sink, then continue preparing food the cook line without changing gloves or washing their hands. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM certificate could be provided at the time of inspection. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using Purell Foodservice Surface Sanitizer spray. No test kit observed. No test kit observed for chlorine sanitizer. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. No proof of employee training for three employees hired over 60 days ago currently engaging with food and preparation. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. For three employees Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Soap bottle was placed at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716886

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned soda and cases of fryer oil on floor
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stores between wall and 3 comp sink
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook pull up pants and continue to cook with no glove change or hand wash
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Inspection Date: 11/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738065

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board of reach in cooler in main kitchen.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of expanded prep area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on prep table by steam well in standing water of 100 F.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in prep area of expanded room.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler in original dining room is not locked and has food items that are not in original packaging.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on counter of expanded prep area.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over vegetables in upright reach in freezer in dining room. Inspector discussed proper food storage.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen: butter (52F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed cold holding temperatures must be 41 F or below or items can be held on Time as a Public Health Control.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink of expanded prep area.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in expanded prep area has built up food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in main kitchen used to store zip lock bags. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink in expanded prep room.
  • 51-16-7: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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has expanded into area next door and has not updated plans to reflect new equipment and more seating. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items prepared on site and not date marked in upright reach in cooler in dining room.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door in kitchen blocked by prep table.

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468299

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil stored on floor of second prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop used to dispense four is touching the food.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in standing water of 94 F in kitchen. Employee placed on cook top. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom in second prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in kitchen not inverted for protection. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in reach in cooler in kitchen have built up food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in second prep area blocked by utensils. Manager removed.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by food prep tables. Repeat Violation
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor in corner of dining room. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8467835

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in South employee only restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door of North entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Operator received email with written procedures but has not posted. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by three-compartment sink has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Cutting board by three-compartment sink still has food debris buildup. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Certified Food Manager is in place, but no documentation is in establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7: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/. Rest has expanded into vacant area next door and has not submitted plans to plan review. Equipment has been added and seating has been expanded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1: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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Operator has received email about Employee Health Reporting Responsibilities. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 46-01-4:- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by table with equipment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 45-05-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359226

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar in South prep area. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in South employee only restroom. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door of North entrance. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil, soda cans and water bottles stored on floor of second prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 82 F. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in upright reach in cooler behind counter of Southern dining room area. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen of North side building not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 dead flies in window sill of dining room on North side windows. Employee removed and sanitized the area. 1 live ant on floor of dining room. Employee killed, removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready-to-eat tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in window sill by water service area. Employee removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright reach in cooler in North dining room area: mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into another reach in cooler. In second prep area on shelf: raw shelled eggs (71F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by three-compartment sink has built up food debris. Warning
  • 53A-08-4:Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-16-7: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/. Rest has expanded into vacant area next door and has not submitted plans to plan review. Equipment has been added and seating has been expanded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1: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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by table with equipment. Repeat Violation
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of dining room.