Church's Chicken # 1054
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Church's Chicken # 1054 28 times, with records going back to 2010. Church's Chicken # 1054 was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 12 times.
Church's Chicken # 1054's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2026
Complaint
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found 30 lbs of raw chicken held at 49.3f in walk -in cooler. Instructed manager to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. chicken discarded valued at $50
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Inadequate cooling equipment, found walk-in cooler ambient temperature at 53.1f, Instructed manager to keep all coolers at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.
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Jul 11, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN PARTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 109.5F-116F. CHICKEN LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135F AND HIGHER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGFE AREA AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST COVERING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYERS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEPOSITS ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED BUILD UP ON ALL PIPING UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLD UNITS AND FRONT PREP AREA TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP /STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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Oct 3, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48 F IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SANITIZER DELIVERED BEFORE 10/04/24 CONTINUING INSPECTION AND AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND IS AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: COLESLAW AT 46.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED 20 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS, AND FLOORS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN AND STAINED TILE AND A COUPLE OF HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BACK AREA CLOSE TO 3 CPOMPATMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES, SEAL THE HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE AND FIX DAMAGED METAL WALL BASES IN BACK AREA.
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Jan 26, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRYER/PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jan 19, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH TWO LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION AROUND AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRYER/PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Oct 25, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.
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Oct 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521630 6/21/21 NOT CORRECTED.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.
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Oct 1, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES IN PREP,DISH WASHING ,TOILET ROOM,STANDING WATER IN MOP SINK AND LOBBY AND APPX. 12- 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES CRAWLING AND FLYING AROUND WINDOWS IN LOBBY,PREP ,DISH WASHING AREA AND HALLWAY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER AND ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES IN BETWEEN CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/1/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521630 6/21/21 NOT CORRECTED.#38-OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#49- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.#56- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATO,GREEN BEANS,COLE SLAW)MUT BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 11:38 A.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS OVER FRYER UNIT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN RESTAURANT.OBSERVED MALE CASHIER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TAKING ORDER WITHOUT FACE COVERING AND FEMALE COOK WITH MASK UNDERNEATHER HER CHIN WHILE PREPARING FOOD.EMPLOYEES PUT MASK ON DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(7-28-060)(COS)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE BASIN OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOP SINK IS STOPPED UP AND NOT DRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER.
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Jun 21, 2021
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND INTERIOR PARTS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND PIPES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK SUBSTANCE ON PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR BETWEEN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM FILLED WITH STANDING WATER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS AND DUSTPANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 11, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 44LBS OF CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMPERATURE OF 44.3F - 47.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED CHICKEN DURING INSPECTION, VALUED AT $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROCEDURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT CANVASS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES, FOR REVIEW AT NEXT CANVASS INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed bottom left corner of (rear) walk in cooler door in disrepair. door sweep is damaged on left side. Instructed must repair and maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADVISED MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 27, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR FREEZER ADJACENT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP FREEZER. CLEAN DUST FROM STORAGE RACKS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DETACHED METAL FLOOR TRIM ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Oct 19, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR FREEZER ADJACENT TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP FREEZER. CLEAN DUST FROM STORAGE RACKS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR DETACHED METAL FLOOR TRIM ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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May 18, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 60.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST BE NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AND 7 SMALL CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN 165.8F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 3, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE SERVING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE AWAY FROM FOOD TO PREVENT CONTACT/CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA AND SHELVES AT REAR ACROSS FROM 3-COMP SINK. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA OF ENCRUSTED BATTER BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Nov 5, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jul 15, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PREMISES MANUALLY BOTTLE AND CAP 1/2 GAL JUGS OF ICE TEA AND LEMONADE FOR CUSTOMER TO PURCHASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE PROCESS AND APPLY FOR PROPER APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIRING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. NOTED WATER STANDING IN BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF UN-USED UNDERCOUNTER COOLER, CHICKEN PREP STATION, AND INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRYER FRONT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA, NEED TO PROVIDE.ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND STOAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE 3 COMPTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OLD DRAIN LINE FROM FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUIL-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. DOOR HINGES OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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90
Aug 19, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN
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Oct 27, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF THE FRYER STATION, HOT HOLDING AREAS FOR COOKED CHICKEN & SIDE ITEMS, REACH-IN FREEZER IN SAME AREA, OVEN, CABINETS, SHELVES IN REAR, WALK-IN FREEZER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT i.e. HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AND FRYER STATION).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR & PAINT SAME. CLEAN ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR DOORS & WALLS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER & PAINT ALL AREAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE ALL MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE AREA IN OFFICE AREA
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Jan 8, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF THE FRYER STATION, HOT HOLDING AREAS FOR COOKED CHICKEN & SIDE ITEMS, REACH-IN FREEZER IN SAME AREA, OVEN, CABINETS, SHELVES IN REAR, WALK-IN FREEZER AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT i.e. HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AND FRYER STATION).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR & PAINT SAME. CLEAN ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, EXTERIOR DOORS & WALLS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER & PAINT ALL AREAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE AREA IN OFFICE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken # 1054 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken # 1054 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken # 1054?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken # 1054.
Has Church's Chicken # 1054's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken # 1054 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Church's Chicken # 1054 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Church's Chicken # 1054 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken # 1054 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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