CHURCH'S CHICKEN #4835.

City of Dallas

3601 FOREST LN · FARMERS BRANCH, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
104
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 20
2023
PASS 3 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

3 compartment sink sanitizer at 0 ppm: corrected on site

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light in the walk in cooler: repair/ replace light bulb

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

clean gaskets in cooler

MAY 19
2023
PASS 3 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean floor, clean shelves

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

provide certification (RFSM) from the city of Dallas

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

employees must wear hair cover/hat/net

DEC 10
2022
PASS 12 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Front hand sink observed not accessible

1 pts Sanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

Piles of trash observed at back door. take out trash as often as needed

1 pts Sanitation
*45 Premises free of litter

Clean & organize all storage areas in the kitchen.

1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Detail clean venthood filters/fyers

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date

Must date RTE/colesaw in WIC within used by date

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

Observed honey butter mix on the floor store at least 6 inches off the floor

3 pts Sanitation
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep

food staff must hands after every contamination - observed staff chana

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

All food must be trained in food safety - as soon as possible

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Replace missing lights (venthood system)

2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

Label food squeeze bottles (honey)

1 pts Facility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair the entrance of WIC

MAY 10
2022
PASS 4 violations
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Repair gaskets of walk in cooler

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace dead bulbs at vent hood

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
DEC 22
2021
PASS 9 violations
1 pts Facility Condition
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

Hole in ceiling

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair leak at hand sink

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources

Employee pizza in walk in cooler

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site
1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
1 pts Pest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

Roach found

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area

Replace dead bulbs at vent hood

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Repair cooler gaskets

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JUN 17
2021
PASS 7 violations
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Repair loose panel of walk in cooler door

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Food Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Mold on cheese in Package stored in reach in cooler

DEC 10
2020
PASS 5 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Replace or repair cover of steamer for holding cooked corn.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair pipe leak at hand sink

1 pts Plumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Batter observed at 44'F

JUN 4
2020
PASS 8 violations
3 pts Sanitation
*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use

Use approved chemicals to clean food thermometer

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair hand sink faucet, pipe leak under 3 comp sink

2 pts Other
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
1 pts Facility Condition
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Steamer cover

APR 22
2020
PASS 12 violations
2 pts Food Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

Clean flour on the floor

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
1 pts Sanitation
*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
1 pts Chemical Safety
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
3 pts Food Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Batter mix must be maintained at 41F or below

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Equipment has cracks and corners

Steamer

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

No sanitizer at 3 comp sink

2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Repair loose hand sink faucet

1 pts Facility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

Vent hood

1 pts Other
*47 Other Violations

Employee did not follow the city amended regulations passed by the city of Dallas due to Covid 19. Employee had two kids ages 10 and 8 in the dining section for extended periods while she was in the k

NOV 4
2019
PASS 6 violations
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2 pts Food Storage & Handling
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
JUN 4
2019
PASS 6 violations
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria

frozen chicken left to thaw out at room tempearture

2 pts Pest Activity
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

flies observed in the kitchen area

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager

3 pts Sanitation
*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F

hand wash sinks measure at 85.7 degrees F and 101.8 degrees F.

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the gaskets inside the reach in coolers

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
DEC 5
2018
PASS 7 violations
1 pts Food Temperature
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F

chicken breast strips left out in the back area placed on top of a rack to thaw out

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leaking pipe under the three-compartment sink

1 pts Sanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

ice scoop

1 pts Food Storage & Handling
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

openings in the ceiling tiles in the back area/dry storage of the restaurant

1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

all employees need to wear a hair restraint

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager by next inspection

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

clean the inside of the gaskets(food debris/dirt accumulation) in the reach in coolers

JUN 5
2018
PASS 4 violations
2 pts Facility Condition
*23 Water pressure specifications

low pressure coming from the hot water at the hand sink closest to the entrance door

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

openings/holes in the ceiling tiles

2 pts Sanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

replace air gaskets inside the reach in cooler next to the door entrance

3 pts Other
*19 One Inch Air Gap

needed at the three-compartment sink

DEC 11
2017
PASS 3 violations
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

register with the City of Dallas as a Registered Food Service Manager

1 pts Facility Condition
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings

part of the wall, in the walk in freezer, is coming undone

3 pts Sanitation
*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination

clean the inside of the ice machine thoroughly

JUL 10
2017
PASS 8 violations
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective
2 pts Other
*31 Hand sinks: number installed for convenient use

Re-install the hand sink that was removed at the chicken frying station

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed
1 pts Sanitation
*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material

Cardboard lined shelves

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Need to register with the City of Dallas

1 pts Sanitation
*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area
2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
3 pts Other
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Cooked chicken held at 127.3 degrees

JAN 10
2017
PASS 7 violations
2 pts Sanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible

Front sink

1 pts Documentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
1 pts Employee Hygiene
*35 Hair Restraints effective

Hair and beard restraints needed

3 pts Plumbing & Waste
*19 Backflow prevention device - installed

Mop sink

2 pts Documentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
2 pts Documentation & Training
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
2 pts Other
*31 Individual, disposable towels

Both sinks

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