Church's Chicken #291
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2011
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Church's Chicken #291, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Church's Chicken #291 since Oct 27, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Church's Chicken #291's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2011
Complaint
3 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.DEFROST BOX FREEZER REAR EXCESSIVE ICE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN GREASE OFF FLOOR UNDER FRYER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON CABINET INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Jun 16, 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. TRAY GUARD COVER NEEDS REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING MUST PROVIDE.
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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. OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES DAMAGED FRONT DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FROM REPORT 537212 DATED 2/7/11.
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Feb 7, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MANAGERS WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATES/ OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR SANITATION CLASS PAID RECEIPT MUST BE ON PREMISES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED FRONT DINNING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jan 24, 2011
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: 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.OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP UNDER REAR DOOR AND THE DOOR STRIP IS TORN OFF. ALSO THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE. CITATION ISSUED.
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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.OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE FRONT PREP COOLER.
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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.FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALSO IN THE FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING MUST REPLACE THREE OPEN DRAINS WITH PROPER COVERS FOR THE FLOOR.
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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.OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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.CLUTTER IN REAR STOIRAGE AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Dec 1, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. TEMPERATURE WAS 68.7F, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION #64221-17
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 60LBS. OF RAW CHICKEN AT 45.5F BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ITEM WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED A VALUE OF $70.00. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, TOO MANY TO COUNT IN REAR AND FRONT OF STORE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND HAVE THE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION #64222-18 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION #64222-18 ISSUED
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION #64223-10 ISSUED
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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 THE WASH BOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREP AREA.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS, ALL PREP TABLES, RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALL COUNTER/SHELVES 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. MUST REGROUT ALL FLOOR TILES, REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS. THROUGHOUT.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT UNDER THE COUNTER, IN COOKING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGHOUT, REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TILES AND REATTACH ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS THROUGH OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 23, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK. CLEAN FLOOR IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-I COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM. FAN NOT WORKING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jan 21, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK. CLEAN FLOOR IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM. FAN NOT WORKING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #291 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #291 on file is from Oct 27, 2011. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #291?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #291.
Has Church's Chicken #291's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken #291 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Church's Chicken #291 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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