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Church's Chicken # 1315

March 13, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN WEATHER STRIPPING) AT THE BOTTOM. POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION THROUGH OUT PREMISES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 400+ MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS. NOTED 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON A LEDGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR, NOTED 100 DROPPINGS SCATTTERED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS, ON TOP OF SHELVING RACKS, AND INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS. NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE OVEN IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE. ALSO NOTED ANOTER 75 DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE UNUSED WALK IN FREEZER AND 50 INSIDE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020A
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN AND ON THE LIDS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 30LBS AT $150 COST. ALSO NOTED 20LBS BAG OF FLOUR GNAWED INTO PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
code 39
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK LOOSE AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING AND REPAIRING(BROKEN TILES) IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED CLUTTTER IN THE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 4, 2022: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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