Church's Chicken # 970
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Church's Chicken # 970 has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 1, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONT DOOR AND IN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TITLE ON BASE/FOUNDATION RESTING FOR WATER HEATER, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, NEAR WATER HEATER AND ABOVE OFFICE COMPUTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 9, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(GREASE, WATER, FLOUR, DEBRIS FOUND THROUGHOUT. MUST RE-GROUT ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NOT LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES FROM SETTLING IN THESE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(GREASE, WATER, FLOUR, DEBRIS FOUND THROUGHOUT. MUST RE-GROUT ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NOT LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES FROM SETTLING IN THESE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE CEILING TILE OR PROPERLY SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL NEAR MGR'S DESK(AREA STUFFED WITH PAPER TOWELS). CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO DOCUMENTATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN ON PREVIOUS REPORTS(2014 AND 2015) CONCERNING THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION COURSE.
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Mar 4, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SMALL REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP INSIDE RECORDED AT 48.4F-52.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN TENDERS-52.1F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-51.5F AND 49.2F. THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL COOKED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 50 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING/OFFICE AREA ON MGR'S DESK, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DESK, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE SAME AREA, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM THE CEILING INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIORS OF COOLER, FREEZER, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT DOORS AND HANDLES OF FLOUR AND BACTERIA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(GREASE, WATER, FLOUR, DEBRIS FOUND THROUGHOUT. MUST RE-GROUT ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NOT LEVEL TO PREVENT WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES FROM SETTLING IN THESE 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 WALL COVE ON BOTH SIDES OF MAIN DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE CEILING TILE OR PROPERLY SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL NEAR MGR'S DESK(AREA STUFFED WITH PAPER TOWELS). CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MALE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM USED AS A STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED. ALL ARTICLES (NON-FOOD) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO DOCUMENTATION PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN ON PREVIOUS REPORTS(2014 AND 2015) CONCERNING THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION COURSE.
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Aug 6, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2012
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. AREAS UNDER THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT WALL.
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Nov 30, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Aug 26, 2011
Reinspection
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. AREAS UNDER THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT WALL.
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Aug 17, 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 SEVERAL LIVE FLIES IN DINING AND PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO GET RID OF FLIES. MANAGER STATED THAT A BUG LIGHT WAS ORDERED AND WILL BE IN PLACE BY THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER; MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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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. AREAS UNDER THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING AND UNDER FRONT COUNTER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT WALL.
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Nov 8, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.MUST REPLACE MISSING SINK DRAIN STOPPER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLBASES & TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER,END CAP NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL PREP COOLER.
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Jul 15, 2010
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT FAUCET OF MOPSINK SNAKED INTO OPEN DRAIN LINE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ANOTHER HOSE WITH A PLASTIC BOTTLE DUCT TAPED & A PLASTIC BAG ATTACHED TO DRAIN LINE UNDER SINK IN WHICH WASTE WATER IS DRAINING FROM SITE ON TO FLOOR AND WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT SINK IT ALSO DRAINS ON TO FLOOR.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE AND OTHER HOSE,REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN & SANITIZE FLOOR.
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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 FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLBASES & TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL PREP COOLER.
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Jul 6, 2010
Complaint
11 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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL PREP COOLER AT 58.1F WITH COLE SLAW STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.
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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.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLE SLAW AT 48.3-53.6 F. STORED INSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX 1.5 LBS. VALUED AT $15.
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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 A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.NO COPY OF A STATE LICENSE FROM OPERATOR,NO DIAGRAM,MAP,INFORMATION DATA SHEETS & PESTICDES USED ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA HAS TRASH BAGS OF FOOD ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER & IN PARKING LOT.MANAGER REMOVED TRASH & CLEAN AREAS NOTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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.INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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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 CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SMALL PREP COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken # 970 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken # 970 on file is from Dec 1, 2017. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken # 970?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken # 970.
Has Church's Chicken # 970's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken # 970 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 # 970 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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