Church's Chicken #1137
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Church's Chicken #1137 has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. -Observed metal frame at female restroom in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-09-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed cracks in 3 compartment sink resulting water leaking onto floor surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls behind deep fryers soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. -Observed metal frame at female restroom in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-09-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 8 dead roaches underneath boxes with mash potato mixture. Operator cleaned areas where dead roaches found. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed cracks in 3 compartment sink resulting water leaking onto floor surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on floor surface due to leakage from ice machine and 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in storage area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls behind deep fryers soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
36-27-5
52
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing in the kitchen, holding standing water. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large ice buildup in freezer around coil area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Lid to ice machine completely broken off. Hazard. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Ice machine is no longer working. Replacement has been ordered. Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler does not have tight-fitting doors. Large gap (1 1/2 inch) observed under cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
14-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the three compartment sink has a crack in the stainless steel, which leaks on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Operator states, corporate has ordered a new sink. Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
70
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Camisha Bird employed 7 months, not completed. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed metal door frame to women's restroom in advanced stages of rust and decay. Easily could slice an exposed ankle.
36-09-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the three compartment sink has a crack in the stainless steel, which leaks on the floor.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing in the kitchen, holding standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large ice buildup in freezer around coil area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Lid to ice machine completely broken off. Hazard.
14-36-5
Basic - Walk in cooler does not have tight-fitting doors. Large gap (1 1/2 inch) observed under cooler door.
14-63-4
52
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of flour and food debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm quaternary at 3 compartment sink. Operator refilled dispenser. Corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen floors and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed mold like substance under mop sink area.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler doors with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket in direct contact with floor.
21-38-4
58
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose faucet.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed mens room toilet and urinal out of service.
32-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on counter of take out window.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket at the bottom of walk-in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under sinks, behind equipment, under shelves. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
58
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jun 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 small flying insects on inside front counter/drive thru area windows. Approximately 4 small flying insects on cases of cans of jalapeños in back storage area. Approximately 4 small flying insects on shelving and closed bags of disposable cups in back storage area. Observed a flying insect land on clean empty food container in back storage area. Back storage area is directly open to cooking area. Operator began removing flying insects during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from front counter. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed, as per plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back storage area by triple sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers and under front counter shelving by entrance to kitchen from lobby. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in back storage area of the establishment - by triple sink. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents at front counter/lobby visibly soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stained ceiling tiles in lobby and front counter. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
47
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over vegetable oil in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fountain soda nozzles. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from front counter. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed, as per plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - kelvonte dancy. CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No front counter hand sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline and dish area hand sinks. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 open container drinks on front counter next to hot holding unit.
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floor/wall behind hot holding units next to cookline hand sink. 2. Walk in freezer floor. 3. Standing water - lobby floor, floor by back door and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink.
31B-04-4
39
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Chicken #1137 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken #1137 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken #1137?
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 #1137.
How does Church's Chicken #1137 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Church's Chicken #1137 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Church's Chicken #1137's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Church's Chicken #1137 have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Church's Chicken #1137 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Church's Chicken #1137 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken #1137 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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