Church's Chicken # 610
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited Church's Chicken # 610 13 times, with records going back to 2011. On Oct 20, 2015, 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 # 610 is from Oct 20, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO SIGNAGE NEEDED ON TOILET ROOMS (MENS/WOMENS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS HAVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, AND SMALL LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, ALSO INSTALL MOP RACK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALIK-IN COOLER AND FREZZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO SIGNAGE NEEDED ON TOILET ROOMS (MENS/WOMENS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN FLOOR TILES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL BASE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS HAVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIANTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, SMALL LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, ALSO INSTALL MOP RACK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 9, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP INNSTRUCTED TO CLEN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL NEAR THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Sep 19, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE-SEAL(REPLACE RING) AROUND THE BOTTOM OF THE TOILET IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PREVENT CLEAR WATER FROM LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN FLUSHED.
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Sep 12, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 6-5-13 ON REPORT# 1360561 NOT CORRECTED: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -34- DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED WHICH INCLUDES ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ADD MORE GROUT AROUND TILES WHERE NOT LEVEL AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS(i.e. FLOUR).REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE #29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE #29
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SEE #29
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Aug 28, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 127F TO 133F. COOKED CHICKEN MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE /- 2 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED FROM SALE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THEIR NUMBER SYSTEM TO KEEP BATCHES SEPARATE AND TO CHECK PRODUCT TEMPOERATURE TO MAKE SURE PRODUCT STAYS ABOVE THE DANGER ZONE UNTIL SOLD. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-30-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH OVERFLOWING FROM DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN SAME AREA. MUST KEEP TRASH OFF GROUND AND LIDS TO DUMPSTER CLOSED. CITATIOIN ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED WHICH INCLUDES ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ADD MORE GROUT AROUND TILES WHERE NOT LEVEL AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS(i.e. FLOUR).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Jun 5, 2013
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: 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON FLOOR INSIDE DISCONNECTED REACH-IN FREEZER NOW USED AS A STORAGE ROOM FOR NON FOOD ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE RECENT RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AT NEXT VISIT. CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Mar 7, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL EQUIPMENT STORED IN SHED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN MENU BOARD ABOVE DEEP FRYERS AND ALL DUSTY CEILING TILES AND VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 25, 2013
Complaint
9 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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN BOTH OFFICE AREAS UNDERNEATH THE DESKS ON THE STORAGE SHELF WHERE MASHED POTATOES ARE STORED AND FLOOR IN SAME AREA, ALSO FOUND ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS BEHIND THE SAFE AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER IN REAR OFFICE AREA. 20 -25 MICE DROPPINGS ALSO OBSERVED ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE SHED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND AND PROVIDE RECENT RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-26-11 NOT CORRECTED:-34-MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM BROKEN FLOOR DRAINS AND FROM INTERIOR WALK IN COOLER. MUST FILL ALL WORN GROUT LINES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP(INCLUDING SHED).-35- SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. REPAIR BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SHED.-41-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DESK COUNTER TOPS IN BOTH OFFICE AREAS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL EQUIPMENT STORED IN SHED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE #29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN MENU BOARD ABOVE DEEP FRYERS AND ALL DUSTY CEILING TILES AND VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
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Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CHICKEN-123.4F, CHICKEN-127.8F, MASHED POTATOES-107.0F, GRAVY-115.1-MUST KEEP CHICKEN UNDERNEATH HEATING ELEMENT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE UNTIL HOLDING TIME HAS ELAPSED. TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST HAVE ENOUGH HOT WATER INSIDE OF THE WELLS TO KEEP PRODUCTS AT 140F OR ABOVE.-CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS PROVIDED FOR ANY EMPLOYEE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND PREP TABLES INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,PIPING AND MOTOR HOUSING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP(INCLUDING UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SHED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM BROKEN FLOOR DRAINS AND FROM INTERIOR WALK IN COOLER. MUST FILL ALL WORN GROUT LINES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP(INCLUDING SHED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN WALL TILES AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. REPAIR BOTTOM OF DOOR TO SHED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LOMG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR STAFF FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 26, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND PREP TABLES INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,PIPING AND MOTOR HOUSING. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAINS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM BROKEN FLOOR DRAINS AND FROM INTERIOR WALK IN COOLER. MUST FILL ALL WORN GROUT LINES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN WALL TILES AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER WASHBOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken # 610 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken # 610 on file is from Oct 20, 2015. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken # 610?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken # 610.
Has Church's Chicken # 610's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken # 610 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Church's Chicken # 610 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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