Church's Chicken # 483
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Church's Chicken # 483 appears in inspection records 32 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 19 times in the inspection record.
Church's Chicken # 483's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK WITH SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYING EQUIPMENT, DISHWASHING AREA, AND FRONT SERVICE WINDOW WITH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FROM THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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86
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST CLOSE THE GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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82
Jan 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE DRAIN IS CLOGGED, AND THE BASIN IS FILLED WITH WATER AFTER USING THE HAND-WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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82
Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2571633 ON 2/23/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH SERVICE MANAGER TRAINING MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN A CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Feb 23, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Feb 16, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2554631 DATED: 4/21/22 NOT CORRECTED; #51 FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN WALL ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED IN ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE INACESSIBLE WITH A BUCKET AND CARDBOARD IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS AND THAT HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER PREVIOUS VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, GRAVY, MASH POTATOES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Apr 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN WALL ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER THAT HAS A FOUL SMELLING ODOR AND FOOD DEBRIS MIXED IN BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING UNDER HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES ARE WALKING AROUND IN WASTE WATER MAKING ORDERS AND FRYING CHICKEN.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 11:55 A.M.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS BEFORE REOPENING KITCHEN(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE TAKING THE GARBAGE OUT AND THEN CAME BACK IN REAR DOOR THEN WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PLACED HER HANDS INTO DISH WATER AND WASHED HER HANDS AND ARMS AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO PREPARE CHICKEN.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER AT HAND SINK NOT DISPENSING SOAP.MANAGER REMOVED TOP FROM DISPENSER TO HAVE THEM PUT HANDS INTO CONTAINER TO GET SOAP AT THIS TIME.A NEW SOAP DISPENSER HAS BEEN INSTALLED TO DISPENSE PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, TEA DISPENSER,HOT WATER MACHINE AND HOSE BIB TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR PRIOR TO REOPENING THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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50
Apr 6, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND LOWER WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER FRYER UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2497389 3/25/2021 NOT CORRECTED #48- STILL OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND LOWER WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER FRYER UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Mar 25, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF READY TO EAT FOOD SUCH AS APPX. 2LBS.COLESLAW AT 45.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DATED DOT MARKED (SAT) WHICH WAS 3/20/21.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $7.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE MOPPING FLOOR AND THEN PLACED MOP INTO BUCKET THEN WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND POURED SOAP INTO HANDS AND WASHED HER HANDS AND ARMS AT SAID SINK AND PLACED ON GLOVES.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SINK DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE BOTTLE OF GATORADE STORED DOWN INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT SODA MACHINE WHERE ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE ICE AND BOTTLE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYER UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY WATER LEAK COMING FROM PIPE IN WALL AT HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER UNIT AND NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND LOWER WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER FRYER UNIT.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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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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May 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODE, WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE COOK/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN WALL ATTACHED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRYER. FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT A IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (CHICKEN 113 DEGREE F.) INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE COOK/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND A LEAK COMING FROM THE PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE COOK/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE EDGES OF THE FLOORS AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN COOKING AREA MUST BE REPAIRED. LEAKING OIL AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN AND MISSING TILES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED, MISSING OR BROKEN CEILING TILES MUST BE REPAIRED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. BOTH SHIELDS HAVE HOLES IN THEM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER OR IT MUST BE REMOVED. MUST REMOVE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HAANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ALL CERTIFICATES MUST BE IN GOOD DATE ORDER. NO EXPIRED CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN AND MASHED POTATOES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND IN FRONT OF THE REGISTERS. MAINTAIN SAME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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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 THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT BOTH FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE HANDLER UP OR IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 10, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.1-44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 200# OF FOOD WORTH $575. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 8, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN AND MASHED POTATOES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ONSITE AT 3:45PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND GROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 1/2 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS FILLED WITH ICED TEA WHICH ARE MANUALLY CAPPED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO MANUALLY CAP CONTAINERS AND TO DISCARD THE ICED TEA IN THE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A PEST CONTROL COMPANY LICENSED BY IDPH. ALSO, OBSERVED 5 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND GROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 11, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND FOR PEST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA MISSING GROUT. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 8, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE,MUST PROVIDE ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
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Oct 31, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE,TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UNIT WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG POSTED ON MACHINE,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX# 312 746-4240,ATTENTION,SUPERVISOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE,MUST PROVIDE ALSO MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING CEILING TILES IN THE DINNING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF DUST
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Dec 2, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. ONE FLOOR TILE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR IS CRACKED; REPLACE.
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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. REPAIR LOWER WALL AT DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE WALL PANEL IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 15, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. ONE FLOOR TILE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR IS CRACKED; REPLACE.
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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. REPAIR LOWER WALL AT DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE WALL PANEL IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. ONE FLOOR TILE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT DOOR IS CRACKED; REPLACE.
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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. REPAIR LOWER WALL AT DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE WALL PANEL IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 28, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Repair the walk-in cooler door gasket
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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. The ventilation system was not working upon arrival but technicians repaired it during inspection.
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Jun 4, 2010
Complaint
3 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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the walk-in cooler interior door and the lite buildup on the ice machine interior lip.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Repair the walk-in cooler door gasket and repair or replace the 1 and 2 door reach-in coolers that are inoperative.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Replace the missing toilet tank lid.
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Feb 26, 2010
Complaint
2 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. The towel holders have been vandalized, repair and maintain the hand drying devices.
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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. Repair the floor grout under the ice bin under the counter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken # 483 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken # 483 on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken # 483?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken # 483.
Has Church's Chicken # 483's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken # 483 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 # 483 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 # 483 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken # 483 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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