Church's Chicken #1109
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Church's Chicken #1109, the earliest from 2022. Church's Chicken #1109 was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Opa-Locka average 78, so Church's Chicken #1109 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the three compartment sink
29-42-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at three compartment sink, wash, rinse and place the clean pans on the shelf above the three compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm), operator prepared new solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee washing dishes at three compartment sink, wash, rinse and place the clean pans on the shelf above the three compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize. Observed operator train employee on the proper method. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Nearby the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the drive thru area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Kitchen area by the oven: above table with squeeze bottles , buns, warmer with fried tenders. and single service items. Operator unplugged the device. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with dust/dirt
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from the soda machine by the drive thru area. As per operator, awaiting repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
39
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage shelves in the kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulation of dust throughout the kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles by the mop sink with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the mop sink and under prep station.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whisk in standing water of 89F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by the front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In the kitchen.
29-20-5
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: In the walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (102F - Hot Holding); chicken fillet (127F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding unit, operator unaware of the time. Operator discarded item as per company policy. Observed jalapeño poppers (116F - Hot Holding); chicken tender (130F - Hot Holding); chicken patty (103F-126F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot holding unit for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator discarded item as per company policy. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee go from washing dishes at the 3 compartment sink and go inside the walk in cooler without washing their hands. Educated operator and employee how to properly wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in the water warmer at 127F, operator turned up the heat. **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) . **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water cup stored on top of the prep table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
43
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water of 111F in the steam bin, operator noticed no water inside the bin. Place more water inside. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On the side of the building. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Quintessa and Roberta with expired employee training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no top lid to the women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under the fryers in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler by the office. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the side of property.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form. Operator print and signed**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Observed floor area covered with standing water by the walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler and under ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Observed floor tiles missing or disrepair by the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Observed veiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining area and kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of prep table next to the portable steam table.
21-44-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's bathroom trash an without top lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front of counter with gaskets soiled.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By office door.
38-07-4
39
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22.
50-17-2
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area with grout missing. Located throughout restaurant with
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #1109 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #1109 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #1109?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken #1109.
How does Church's Chicken #1109 compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?
Church's Chicken #1109 most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Opa-Locka average of 78.
Has Church's Chicken #1109's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken #1109 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Church's Chicken #1109 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Church's Chicken #1109 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #1109 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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