CHIKI CHURROS DESSERT BAR

Name: CHIKI CHURROS DESSERT BAR
Address: 685 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 88.6

685 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6217309

🍦 Dessert/Ice Cream ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

88.6 Grade B / 100

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CHIKI CHURROS DESSERT BAR in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 13 minor.

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August 8, 2025

The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 shows 5 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[36-11-4] Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
[10-07-4] Water discarded and utensils were sent to be washed and sanitized. Discussed with operator, water must remain 135 degrees or above or utensils can be stored with out water and change every four hours or as needed.
[22-02-4] Discussed with operator.
[24-06-4] Observed: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Fryer utensils hung up on wall with clean utensils above reach in freezer across from fryers soiled with food debris.
[36-73-4] Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment throughout back kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled white wiping towels and a container of liquid stored inside handsink in front counter. Items were moved and the inspector discussed it with the employee on duty.
[32-04-4] Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[40-06-5] Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and wallet store on prep table across from three compartment sink.
[36-73-4] Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment throughout back kitchen area.
[31B-02-4] Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at handsink in front counter. Employee stated dispenser batteries are dead. Employee stocked handsink with a stack of paper towels.
[10-07-4] Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scooper in cup of 69 degree water. Stainless steel steering spoons in standing water next to counter top drink mixer. Employee sent items back to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Reference: 3-304.12(F) FC: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(7).
[22-16-4] Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[24-06-4] Observed: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Fryer utensils hung up on wall with clean utensils above reach in freezer across from fryers soiled with food debris.
[22-20-5] Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance.
[50-08-7] Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed an employee preparing and handling food for 6 customers present ordering and dinning in. Establishment has changed ownership. Confirm by employee and spoke to new owner over the phone during the inspection.
[16-37-1] Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit observed.
[22-02-4] Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer soiled with dried food debris. Counter top drink mixer soiled with dried food debris. Fryer basket soiled with grease build up.
[41-27-4] Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. A chlorine spray bottle was stored on the prep table across from the cook line and tested at 200+ PPM. The inspector discussed the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration with the kitchen staff, and demonstrated how to dilute the chemical with water, and then showed them how to test it to ensure it is at the correct strength.Chlorine spray bottle now testing at 100 PPM.
[32-12-6] Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Unisex bathroom with no trash can or covered waste receptacle observed inside the bathroom.
[36-11-4] Observed: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

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