Church's Chicken #259
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Church's Chicken #259 has 18 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Nov 12, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 26, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 14, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Jun 7, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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 HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED TO TRANFER REMAINING CHICKEN TO FREEZER UNTIL COOLER IS MAINTAINING 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED- 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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 IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.0F TO 50.0F, 3- PANS APPROX 3-LBS OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 46.0F. APPROX COST $ 225.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGE). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR BROKEN LID ON ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED/INOPERABLE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA.
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Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 ,7-38-030. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE REPAIRED AT INSPECTION BY PLUMBER,CDI.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR CLOSURE DEVICE ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR OR REPALCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Sep 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 161.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, SODA DISPENSER STORAGE CABINET (DEAD ROACHES), FRYERS, AND FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE(WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 28, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED ITEMS (MASHED POTATOES, COLESLAW, ETC)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, POP MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES/BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED ITEMS (MASHED POTATOES, COLESLAW, ETC)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES, POP MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES/BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMP SINK AND TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 29, 2011
Complaint
4 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. OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE AT MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACED. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED FRONT PREP FAUCET BASE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES, COUNTERTOPS, AND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.(PREPARATION AREAS)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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 kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST INSTALL SHELVES TO ORGANIZE STORAGE IN CLOSET BY WASHROOMS.
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Sep 21, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. MUST INSTALL SHELVES TO ORGANIZE STORAGE IN CLOSET BY WASHROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #259 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #259 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #259?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #259.
Has Church's Chicken #259's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken #259 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 #259 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 #259 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #259 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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