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CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577

431 N AUSTIN BLVD · Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2643534

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 · 431 N AUSTIN BLVD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
547815

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 · 431 N AUSTIN BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO SOAP & HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AT THIS TIME.MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE CAULKING AT EXTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
547638

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 · 431 N AUSTIN BLVD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547624 8/19/11 # 18 STILL NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN SOME AREAS AS BEFORE.ALSO REAR DOOR STILL NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER HAS REMOVED DROPPINGS,CLEANED & SANITIZED AREA.DOOR HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/30/11.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE CAULKING AT EXTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & GROUT THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
547624

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 · 431 N AUSTIN BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS MORE THAN 40 ON FLOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEAR HOT WATER TANK,UNDER CRATES & SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,ALSO MORE THAN 20 OR MORE LIVE HOUSE FLIES & FRUIT FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (CHICKEN,GRAVY,COLESLAW,ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.OBSERVED NO SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT DISPLAYED & VISIBLE TO VIEW BY ALL CUSTOMERS.MUST BE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
505218

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 · 431 N AUSTIN BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
505214

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 · 431 N AUSTIN BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT-MAKE WALLS TIGHT FITTING SEALING ALL CRACKS/CREVICES/HOLES AND LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING LOBBY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
491473

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 · 431 N AUSTIN BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED COOK EATING FRENCH FRIES WHILE COOKING CHICKEN. MUST PROVIDE A SEPERATE SECTION FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE LIQUID SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT EXIT DOOS NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A 1/4 INCH OPENING ON THE RIGHT DOOR LOWER RIGHT CORNER. MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING PREVENTING RODENT ENTRANCE AND HARBORAGE.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED/SERVED i.e.CHICKEN. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED/SERVED.

  • 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 kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT-MAKE WALLS TIGHT FITTING SEALING ALL CRACKS/CREVICES/HOLES AND LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING LOBBY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK-LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO WOMENS WASH ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, TOILET NOT FLUSHING MUST REPAIR SAME. THERE IS ANOTHER WASHROOM (MEN).

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
54234

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 577 · 431 N AUSTIN BLVD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALL BY MOP SINK

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA

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