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CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992

1956 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2129668

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976423

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM THE FRYERS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND REPAIR THE FRYERS TO PREVENT THE GREASE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1976003

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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: OBSERVED 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS OF MOP SINK AREA AND INSIDE OF A SOILED DUST PAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM THE FRYERS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND REPAIR THE FRYERS TO PREVENT THE GREASE LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1946423

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1751946

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1609834

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 1 DOOR FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN NOT LINED UP WITH THE DRAIN CAUSING EXCESS WATER TO FLOW ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE PLUMBING TO ELEVIATE EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1537640

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT THE HOOD AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO CHICKEN FLOUR AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1516249

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT THE HOOD AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO CHICKEN FLOUR AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER FRONT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1496855

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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: MUST COMPLETE SEALING OPENINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES,BASEBOARDS,WALLS.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1496563

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8-LIVE ROACHES,(IE LARGE WITH EGG SAC,MED,BABY)CRAWING ON WALL IN PREP AREA,INSIDE CRACKS IN COVING,WALL BASEBOARDS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.CONTACT PEST CONTROL.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVE,(FRYING CHICKEN,POTATOES.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #34 FROM REPORT # 1395493 DATED 1/15/2014.MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED -7-42-090

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS,PIPES.HOLES IN WALLS.MUST SEAL THRU-OUT PREMISES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS,PIPES.HOLES IN WALLS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS THRU-OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395493

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK, THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA, WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE MISSING TILED COVING AT THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL (SIDE CLOSEST TO THE STORAGE RACK) INSIDE THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LOOSE HANDLE UNDER THE RIGHT (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK SO THAT IT ADEQUATELY HOLDS THE WATER IN THE COMPARTMENT, FIX THE LEAK AT THE SAME COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1395282

Location recorded for this inspection · CHURCH'S CHICKEN # 992 · 1956 W 79TH ST

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: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE MULTI-TASKING AND NOT ADEQUATELY WASHING HER HANDS (I.E. TAKING MONEY, HANDLING RAW FOOD THEN READY TO EAT, PUTTING ON GLOVES.) INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, COLE SLAW, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA MACHINE NOZZLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK, THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA, WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE MISSING TILED COVING AT THE LOWER PART OF THE WALL (SIDE CLOSEST TO THE STORAGE RACK) INSIDE THE OFFICE/STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LOOSE HANDLE UNDER THE RIGHT (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) ON THE 3-COMP. SINK SO THAT IT ADEQUATELY HOLDS THE WATER IN THE COMPARTMENT, FIX THE LEAK AT THE SAME COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

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204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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