Church's Chicken

1546 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Church's Chicken appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Church's Chicken's latest score of 82 falls below the Phoenix average of 97. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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First aid supplies not properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with a clear liquid. PIC was unsure what the contents was, so it was disposed of down the sink. Informed PIC that all chemicals taken from bulk containers and put into new containers must be labeled with the contents common name

7-208.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Food Protection Manager was available at time of inspection. PIC stated that they have one but were unable to produce certificate at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed packages mac and cheese and raw chicken thawing in the three-compartments of the three-comp sink in still water. The internal temperature of the food products was 48*F-54*F. PIC stated that the products had been thawing for about an hour. Informed PIC that all foods being thawed need to be thawed under cold running water. PIC put thawed products away in the walk-in at time of inspection. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process

3-501.13

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the hot holding drawers having smoke house chicken with internal temperatures of 125*F and had been in the unit for around 30 minutes. Person in charge states TCS food items held in that unit are held at most for 2 hours. Food safety is monitored with a timer but no timer was placed at the time of inspection. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of the chicken at the time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control

3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the scoop used for the hot corn being stored in the corn with its handle in contact with the corn. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed standing water near the cash registers due to a leak in the drink station. Person in charge states they will clean it as soon as possible. Discussed the importance of not having standing water

6-501.12

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Person in charge stated they do not have a current CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Church's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken.

How does Church's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Church's Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Church's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken 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 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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