Church's Chicken

15697 N Reems Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Church's Chicken, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “outdoor storage surface”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Surprise restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outdoor Storage Surface
Inspector notes: Grease dumpster observed sitting on dirt near/behind restaurant. Storage surface for grease dumpster shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt. Ensure grease dumpster is stored on a flat surface by next routine inspection
5-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Establishment has a build up of food debris or other matter in the following locations: At the floor and floor sink under the front service counter below the customer self service soda tower. The interior of the beverage tower for the drive through. Have areas cleaned and maintained
6-501.12
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Light in walk-in freezer is not bright enough to properly illuminate the unit. Replace light bulb with a new bulb with a high enough wattage to fully illuminate the area by next routine inspection
6-303.11
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outdoor Storage Surface
Inspector notes: Grease dumpster observed sitting on dirt near/behind restaurant. Storage surface for grease dumpster shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt. Ensure grease dumpster is stored on a flat surface by next routine inspection
5-501.11
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Light in walk-in freezer is not bright enough to properly illuminate the unit. Replace light bulb with a new bulb with a high enough wattage to fully illuminate the area by next routine inspection
6-303.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Church's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Church's Chicken on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “outdoor storage surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Church's Chicken.

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

Church's Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Surprise average of 98.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Church's Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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.