Church's Chicken # 1414
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2024
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Church's Chicken # 1414 appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. On Mar 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Church's Chicken # 1414 is from Mar 19, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Church's Chicken # 1414 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP ON THE WALL AND WALL BASE TILES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE OVEN.CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE SPILLING OUT INTO THE ALLEY FROM THE GREASE CONTAINER DUE TO THE GREASE CONTAINER BROKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GREASE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP ON THE WALL AND WALL BASE TILES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE OVEN.CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 11, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE LIDS AND CUPS STORED INSIDE BOTH RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE ITEMS (ANY FOOD RELATED ITEMS) AND TO NOT STORE INSIDE RESTROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP ON THE WALL AND WALL BASE TILES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASAE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 07/20/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #38 OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL JUNCTURE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASAE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVE TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASAE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UPON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Apr 20, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLE SLAW,MASHED POTATOE,GRAVY,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST AND BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MAN DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER,SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,TORN SEATS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,PIPES AND LEGS OF FRYER,UNDER SIDE OF FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COUNTER NEXT TO SODA MACHINE,IN BETWEEN FRYERS & SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,3- COMP SINK,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,POT STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS,DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,NEAR HOT WATER TANK,MISSING WALL TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER IN LOBBY AREA,RUSTED OUT LOWER PART OF REAR DOOR.
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Sep 2, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN 180*F, CHICKEN 197.6*F CHICKEN 38*F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Feb 17, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 5, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION# 34FOUND FLOOR AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS WITH WORK/MISSING GROUTING. MUST REGROUT FOUND LOOSE AND BROKEN BASE COVE SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER AREAS, MUST PROVIDE. NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. FROM REPORT 1465110 DATE 9/10/2015, AND REINSPECTION# 146509 DATED 10/16/2015. CORRECT BY DATE 12/10/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHICKEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE PREP AREA CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 16, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORING AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS WITH WORN/MISSING GROUTING. MUST REGROUT. FOUND LOOSE AND BROKEN BASE COVE SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Sep 10, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORING AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS WITH WORN/MISSING GROUTING. MUST REGROUT. FOUND LOOSE AND BROKEN BASE COVE SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Sep 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, parts missing, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, reach in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(rear) not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor under cooking equipment not clean, had grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint, had damaged in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Dec 11, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet to prevent leak.
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Dec 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage preparation display or service. Observed interior of ice machine with black substances on interior panel and waterlines of where ice is being made and on ice machine cover. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize unit to prevent contamination before use. Serious Citation issued 7-38-005(a). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on ice machine.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace or repair faucet to prevent leak.
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Nov 10, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND MOPSINK IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN REAR AREA.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BY EXIT DOOR AND REPAINT.
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Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND MOPSINK IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN REAR AREA.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BY EXIT DOOR AND REPAINT.
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Jul 15, 2011
Complaint
4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OVER 20 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND CO2 TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.---- FOUND NO WRITTEN LOGBOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND MOPSINK IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES IN REAR AREA.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BY EXIT DOOR AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE).
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RECAULK AROUND MOP SINK (NOTED WORN-OUT WITH BLACK STAIN BUILD-UP).AND ALSO AROUND HAND SINK IN MEN"S WASHROOM.
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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. MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BY DEEP FRYER AREA.
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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. NOTED WALL COVING CRACKED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.PREVIOULY MENTIONED DATED 8-20-09 (REPORT #162047).
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING 3 LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 roof line. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD ABOVE COOKING COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVEN). PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED DATED 11-09-09 (REPORT #29548 1410).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken # 1414 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken # 1414 on file is from Mar 19, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken # 1414?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken # 1414.
Has Church's Chicken # 1414's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken # 1414 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 # 1414 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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