Church's Chicken # 1142

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted holes in ceiling throughout kitchen. Instructed to seal and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted leak coming from ceiling in two locations near kitchen handsink. Instructed to repair leak and replace ceiling tile to properly monitor any indication of new leaks

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2624996 conducted on 10/08/2025. Previous core violations not corrected: (#49) instructed to clean surfaces under fryers to remove grease. (55)instructed to clean the floor under fryers to remove grease. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean surfaces under fryers to remove grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under fryers to remove grease.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rusted metal trim attached to concrete in dry food storage area. Must remove rust from walk in cooler door panel.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces around under and behind cooking equipment to remove grease. Also clean storage shelves where needed and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the walls and floors around under and behind kitchen and other equipment where needed.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must repair or replace rusted metal trim attached to concrete in dry food storage area.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on 2- door reach in freezer.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from reach in & prep coolers & freezers,legs of equipment and coolers

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles throughout premises

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of south east door must make tight fitting.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed paper food products stored in toilet room must remove and store properly.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 2- door reach in freezer.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rusted metal trim attached to concrete in dry food storage area.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from reach in & prep coolers & freezers,legs of equipment and coolers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove or eliminate articles from toilet room and maintain as such.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2555855 5/16/2022 not corrected #55- 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in various areas of the food prep area, by the fryers, and under and around the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the rear of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in various areas of the food prep area, by the fryers, and under and around the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed improper thawing of tcs foods. Raw chicken was thawing in stagnet water in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to always thaw tcs foods under cold running water (not exceeding 70f) at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the rear of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in various areas of the food prep area, by the fryers and under and around the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed improper thawing of tcs foods. Raw chicken was thawing in stagnet water in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to always thaw tcs foods under cold running water (not exceeding 70f) at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the rear of the fryers with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the rear. Instructed to locate or provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed overflowing outside garbage dumpster with cardboard boxes and lid not tight fitting. Instructed to never allow outside dumpsters to overflow, lids must be tight fitting at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in various areas of the food prep area, by the fryers and under and around the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must continue to grout floor in walk in cooler and in the dish washing areas. Also keep floor dry as possible to prevent pest breeding source. Also detail clean floors to remove grease and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the vent covers in the ceiling above the prep/serving area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must continue to grout floor in walk in cooler and in the dish washing areas. Also keep floor dry as possible to prevent pest breeding source.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of south east door.must make door tight fitting.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door reach in freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing top on back flow device at 3- compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must continue to grout floor in walk in cooler,dish & prep areas.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of south eadt door.must make door tight fitting.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door reach in freezer.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from fryer and wheel bases,2- door reach in freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe along wall base near mop sink,missing top on back flow device at 3- compartment sink,leaky toilet at base of toilet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining and hallway outside of toilet room.missing floor tiles where needed.must grout floor in walk in cooler,prep & dish washing areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor throughout including walk in cooler.must remove water from floor throughout including toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walls in walk in cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing light shield at front service counter and near ice machine.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gasket on door of walk-in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, coolers,freezers, prep tables, counter, shelving units.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Grout all loose floor tiles in walk-in cooler, prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean all floor drains near 3 compartment sink, walk-in cooler, andfryers. Clean floor under all equipment, along walls and in corners in office, prep storage and dish washing areas. Remove standing water on the floor in drive thru area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling leak in office and prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the front dining area, instructed to replace. Also clean light shields in front serving area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in front counter area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking facuet on 3 compartment sink. Remove plastic cup and extended ice maching waste line to floor drain under drain board of 3 compartment sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment/unnecessary articals and properly organize storage closets to prevent pest harborage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance with idph food handler requirements. Seven certificates expired, no employees working at this time have a valid certificate, instructed to provide.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gasket on door of walk-in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, coolers, freezers, prep tables, counters, shelving units.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Grout all loose floor tiles in walk-in cooler, prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean all floor drains near 3-compartment sink, walk-in cooler, and fryers. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in office, prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Remove standing water on floor in drive thru area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling leak in office and prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in front counter area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Remove plastic cup and extend ice machine waste line to floor drain under drainboard of 3-compartment sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment/unnecessary articles and properly organize storage closets to prevent pest harborage.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings on floor and shelves inside storage closet near washrooms. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Seal loose gasket on door of walk-in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, coolers, freezers, prep tables, counters, shelving units.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Grout all loose floor tiles in walk-in cooler, prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Clean all floor drains near 3-compartment sink, walk-in cooler, and fryers. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in office, prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Remove standing water on floor in drive thru area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in front counter area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Remove plastic cup and extend ice machine waste line to floor drain under drainboard of 3-compartment sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment/unnecessary articles and properly organize storage closets to prevent pest harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets to the two door freezer in poor repair; replace gaskets where on the interior door of freezer. Observed rust spots on the upper interior of the large ice machine in the storage area; clean interior of ice machine to remove rust spots.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind cooking equipment, around hot water tank, sinks and storage area. Must clean all floor drains throughout to remove food particles and build up. Observed two broken floor tile behind the frying station; replace tile where needed.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the attached pipes under the frying station; must clean to remove grease. Observed a leak from the ceiling in the prep area behind the frying station; must repair leak.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gaskets to the two door freezer in poor repair; replace gaskets where on the interior door of freezer. Observed rust spots on the upper interior of the large ice machine in the storage area; clean interior of ice machine to remove rust spots.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under around and behind cooking equipment, around hot water tank, sinks and storage area. Must clean all floor drains throughout to remove food particles and build up. Observed two broken floor tile behind the frying station; replace tile where needed.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the attached pipes under the frying station; must clean to remove grease. Observed a leak from the ceiling in the prep area behind the frying station; must repair leak.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of refrigeration units of food spills.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in prep area of grease spills, and clean floor in walk-in cooler and at rear.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted raw wood at the front counter. Must seal.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the reach in freezer dirty. Must clean to remove spills and debris. Also clean the exterior of cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors dirty through out. Must detail clean to remove grease,water and debris. Also floor tile inside the walk in cooler in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Abated. Work order submitted to office indicating all work required to correct this violation will be corrected/completed in 10 days.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Packaging ice for sale, must provide labels for each bag which include all required information.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(especially in rear).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean all unclean light shields throughout. Clean wall by door leading into food prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet(s) at 3 compartment sink.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 10 ants observed crawling on front counter and prep table in drive-thru area. Alo observed 5-10 gnats inside floor drain(also flying around) in drive-thru area. Must request visit from pest control company and also need to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Citation issued-serious 7-38-012.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified mgr with city of chicago food sanitation certificate on premises while chicken was being cooked, and mashed potatoes and gravy were being prepared. Citation issued-serious.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 1-10-13 not corrected:-32- 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.-33- clean the interior of ice machine in rear. -35- replace broken wall cove(baseboards) throughout-36-replace cracked light shield in dish washing area.-38- clean all floor drains in front prep area. Citation issued-serious for non compliance with existing violations 7-42-090

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: See violation #29

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(especially in rear).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean all unclean light shields throughout. Clean wall by door leading into food prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: See violation #29

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: See violation #29

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: 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).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace broken wall cove(baseboards) throughout. Clean walls throughout where needed. Replace all stained ceiling tiles.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace cracked light shield in dish washing area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Clean all floor drains in front prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLE AND CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER'S.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS THRU OUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED AND REPLACE BROKEN TILES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED ABOVE UTILITY AND 3 COMP. SINK NEED TO REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.THE VENTILATION IN THE MENS AND WOMENS WASH ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.