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CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 982 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 982 58 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60620 Restaurant
March 18, 2015 Short Form Complaint License #1273271
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* 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. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE NEED PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION. SCHOOL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST REPORT #1513018 DATE 12/15/2014, CORRECT BY DATE WAS 3/4/2015. # 34 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA, WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON THE BULK FLOUR LID IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE STORAGE SHELVES.
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: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINER.
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: OBSEREVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE RESTROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ALSO REPAIR THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS RESTROOM(FALLING DOWN).
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE THE RESTROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ALSO REPAIR THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MENS RESTROOM(FALLING DOWN).
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.

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