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CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 982

58 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 1273271

53
Total Inspections
24
Passed
17
Failed
12
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 18, 2025 Inspection

April 18, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MAN DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 9, 2025 Inspection

April 9, 2025• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 18, 2024 Inspection

January 18, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST OUTTER DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 11, 2024 Inspection

January 11, 2024• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND ALONG WALLBASE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR B...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 20, 2023 Inspection

June 20, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK LEAKY AND THE BACK FLOW DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ALSO AT THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 23, 2023 Inspection

February 23, 2023• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE ALONG THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE SEAM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POS...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 22, 2022 Inspection

December 22, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WAS NOT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.EMPLOYEES ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUS...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 19, 2022 Inspection

September 19, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CHEMICAL AND PAPER GOODS STORED INSIDE AND WAT...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 12, 2022 Inspection

September 12, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CHEMICAL AND PAPER GOODS STORED INSIDE AND WATER SOAKED PLYWOOD CE...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 26, 2022 Inspection

August 26, 2022• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS AND ON LEDGES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WAT...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 8, 2021 Inspection

November 8, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.(+7 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 6, 2021 Inspection

July 6, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 29, 2021 Inspection

June 29, 2021• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 11, 2020 Inspection

August 11, 2020• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPE...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 30, 2020 Inspection

January 30, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 50 OR MORE ON LEDGES AND ON OUTLETS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,AT MOTOR OF SMALL FREEZER,ON BRICK...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 27, 2020 Inspection

January 27, 2020• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 5, 2019 Inspection

April 5, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, POTATOES, ETC.). INSTRUCT...

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 27, 2019 Inspection

March 27, 2019• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT THE SINKS USED FOR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 30, 2018 Inspection

October 30, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 22, 2018 Inspection

October 22, 2018• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS.(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 22, 2018 Inspection

January 22, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN(158F) ...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 12, 2018 Inspection

January 12, 2018• Complaint• 7 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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND W...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 29, 2017 Inspection

September 29, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE FRONT CO...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 21, 2017 Inspection

September 21, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (2) NOT WASHED HANDS BEFORE/AFTER HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 11, 2017 Inspection

April 11, 2017• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: ALL BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES HAVE BEEN REPLACED.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 28, 2017 Inspection

March 28, 2017• Complaint• 4 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSER...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 14, 2016 Inspection

November 14, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH WATER AND DEBRIS PONDING INSIDE AND ACCUMULATED F...

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 4, 2016 Inspection

November 4, 2016• Complaint• 5 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 2 LIVE ROACHES OF VARIOUS STAGES ON THE ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 26, 2015 Inspection

March 26, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 18, 2015 Inspection

March 18, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER KAYLA WHITE CLASS DATE WAS 10/29/14. IN...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 15, 2014 Inspection

December 15, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP FRONT AND REAR BDISH WASHING AREA,BY FLOOR DRAIN,WALK ...

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 4, 2014 Inspection

December 4, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3-COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED,IE OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP A...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 26, 2014 Inspection

September 26, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FIRST FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY AT THE HANDLES AND HEAD OF FAUCET.MUST REPAIR.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 11, 2014 Inspection

July 11, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CORRECTED(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 29, 2014 Inspection

May 29, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES IN WASHROOMS,NOT MAINTA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 16, 2014 Inspection

January 16, 2014• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AND FOOD BETWEEN FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA AND SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILE...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 24, 2013 Inspection

July 24, 2013• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FAN COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER.(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 9, 2012 Inspection

March 9, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 2, 2012 Inspection

February 2, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CHICKEN FRYING STATI...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 12, 2012 Inspection

January 12, 2012• Complaint Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CHICKEN FRYING STATI...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jan 4, 2012 Inspection

January 4, 2012• 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: 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON LEDGES ABOVE DESK IN O...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 7, 2011 Inspection

November 7, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TI...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 3, 2011 Inspection

October 3, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS-7-42-010(B)(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 26, 2011 Inspection

August 26, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CHICKEN FRYING STATI...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 28, 2011 Inspection

July 28, 2011• Consultation• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CHICKEN FRYING STATI...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 22, 2011 Inspection

July 22, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 7, 2010 Inspection

October 7, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 1, 2010 Inspection

September 1, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Al...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 7, 2010 Inspection

June 7, 2010• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

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