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CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 1142 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 1142 6 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO 60621 Restaurant
January 10, 2013 Complaint License #1273279
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REPLACE WORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. BOTH DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING WHEN CLOSED TO KEEP COLD AIR IN AND WARM AIR OUT OF UNITS. SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON COOLER DOORS MUST BE ADJUSTED SO THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY. REPLACE 2 MISSING LIGHTS IN UPPER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT SECTION OF PREP AREA.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND SPLASH/HOOD AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE FRYERS. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY 3 COMP. SINK. RE-GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(ESPECIALLY IN REAR).
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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