CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577
431 N AUSTIN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60644
Inspection History
Sep 13, 2024 Inspection
September 13, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: ON SITE FOR REINSPECTION. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY (APPROXIMATELY 6) ON SITE IN PREP AREA COUNTER WHERE HOT HOLD UNIT IS STORED AND UNDE...(+3 more)
Sep 4, 2024 Inspection
September 4, 2024• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITHOUT A VLIAD ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE PPREARING AND SE...(+7 more)
Mar 8, 2024 Inspection
March 8, 2024• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (CHI...(+6 more)
Oct 11, 2023 Inspection
October 11, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD HANDLER LATER WENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP ARE...(+6 more)
Sep 11, 2023 Inspection
September 11, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 11 violations
Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAIN(+10 more)
Sep 1, 2023 Inspection
September 1, 2023• Complaint• 13 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ...(+12 more)
Feb 3, 2023 Inspection
February 3, 2023• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND SMALL REACH INS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INST...(+5 more)
Dec 5, 2022 Inspection
December 5, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 DEAD INSECTS AND FLIES IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LOBBY AREA AND APPROX 8-10 DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PRE...(+1 more)
Oct 26, 2022 Inspection
October 26, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 DEAD INSECTS AND FLIES IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE LOBBY AREA AND APPROX 8-10 DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PRE...
Aug 25, 2022 Inspection
August 25, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.(+1 more)
Jun 28, 2022 Inspection
June 28, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.(+6 more)
Apr 22, 2022 Inspection
April 22, 2022• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER AND SMALL REACH INS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INS...(+4 more)
Dec 10, 2020 Inspection
December 10, 2020• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STOR...(+4 more)
May 11, 2020 Inspection
May 11, 2020• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN LOCATED INN THE REAR INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+5 more)
Dec 20, 2018 Inspection
December 20, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN AP...(+5 more)
Mar 22, 2018 Inspection
March 22, 2018• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE THE IMPROVISED PLASTIC SHIELD INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE PROPER PIECE PRO...(+2 more)
Dec 13, 2017 Inspection
December 13, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS HAV...(+1 more)
Jun 6, 2017 Inspection
June 6, 2017• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.(+2 more)
Mar 3, 2017 Inspection
March 3, 2017• Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HA...(+6 more)
Sep 2, 2016 Inspection
September 2, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1532599 DATE 04-03-2015 (45) ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO...(+2 more)
Apr 3, 2015 Inspection
April 3, 2015• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE NOZZLES AND ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+5 more)
Aug 6, 2014 Inspection
August 6, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER(+4 more)
Jul 24, 2014 Inspection
July 24, 2014• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPING...(+5 more)
Feb 18, 2014 Inspection
February 18, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CART,VENTILATION VENTS AND CLEAN FROM UNDERNEATH SER...(+1 more)
Feb 6, 2014 Inspection
February 6, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPING (20-25) UNDER COUNTER ...(+2 more)
Jan 7, 2014 Inspection
January 7, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1367459; DATED: 12/27/2013, CODE 19, STILL NOT CORRECTED. ONE OUT OF THREE LIDS OF OUTSIDE DUMPTER...(+2 more)
Dec 27, 2013 Inspection
December 27, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FOUND THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,LIME BUILDUP,SHEET OF CARDBOARD INSIDE AND...(+3 more)
Sep 6, 2012 Inspection
September 6, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, GRAVY,...(+4 more)
Sep 6, 2012 Inspection
September 6, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, GRAVY,...(+4 more)
Aug 17, 2012 Inspection
August 17, 2012• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN AT HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM...(+7 more)
Mar 9, 2012 Inspection
March 9, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleana...(+4 more)
Mar 1, 2012 Inspection
March 1, 2012• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+5 more)
Nov 9, 2011 Inspection
November 9, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations
Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for a...(+6 more)
Aug 30, 2011 Inspection
August 30, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations
Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspectio...(+7 more)
Aug 19, 2011 Inspection
August 19, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+5 more)
Feb 9, 2011 Inspection
February 9, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS TH...(+2 more)
Feb 7, 2011 Inspection
February 7, 2011• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS TH...(+3 more)
Jan 28, 2011 Inspection
January 28, 2011• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED COOK EATING FRENCH FRIES WHILE COOKING CHICKEN. MUST PROV...(+7 more)
Jan 22, 2010 Inspection
January 22, 2010• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ...(+2 more)
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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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