Church'S Chicken #259
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-12-04 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE FRYERS, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
2024-11-12 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS. FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-09-26 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS. FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-06-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
2021-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. APPROX 7-LBS OF COLE SLAW AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.0F- 53.0F, 2-LBS OF STRING BEANS AT 46.0F, APPROX 100-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT IMPR...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER UPON INSPECTION MAINTAING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F, REACH IN COOLER AT COUNTER MAINTAINING 46.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLERS WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL TAG REMOVED FROM HE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 9 LIVE LARGE FLIES, IN REAR DISHWASHING, DRY STORAGE AND 2 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2020-10-05 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGE). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT COVER TO REMOVE DUST ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.
2020-03-26 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGE). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2018-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SEAL LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR BROKEN LID ON ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE ALL UNUSED/INOPERABLE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA.
2017-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN EMPLOYEES MEN WASHROOM.EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE EMPLOYEES MEN WASHROOM,(IE COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED),UNABLE TO USE COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ,7-3...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DOOR CLOSURE DEVICE ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2016-08-05 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2014-08-05 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
2013-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-09-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 161.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, SODA DISPENSER STORAGE CABINET (DEAD ROACHES), FRYERS, AND FRYER CABINETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE(WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2012-08-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED ITEMS (MASHED POTATOES, COLESLAW, ETC)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, POP MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES/BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2012-08-21 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SHORTENING BOX INSIDE CABINET IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-3...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED ITEMS (MASHED POTATOES, COLESLAW, ETC)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, POP MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT ALL FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES/BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINK AND TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2011-06-29 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE AT MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACED. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER IN POOR ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR DISH AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP,ALSO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROM REACH IN FREEZER FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2011-03-16 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TABLES, COUNTERTOPS, AND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.(PREPARATION AREAS)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Correct By: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kep...
2010-09-21 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST INSTALL SHELVES TO ORGANIZE STORAGE IN CLOSET B...
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