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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.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
158491

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
158485

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

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: NON COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT OFFICE, REAR STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS(TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT)-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT AND REQUEST ANOTHER SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL SHELVES, COUNTERS, STORAGE RACKS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLD HOLDING FOOD EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES, ICE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMP. SINK. AND STOPPER(S) CONNECTED TO SAME.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
158479

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: 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN MGR.'S OFFICE ON WINDOW LEDGE AND FLOOR, 10 NOTED SCATTERED ON WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AREA, 10 NOTED BEHIND DESSERT PREP COOLER BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW- MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOUND, REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND REPAIR BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY - CITATION ISSUED-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. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOUND POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED PER CITY CODE - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
419927

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR(TILES)IN SOME SECTIONS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MANAGER STATES WILL RE-GROUT TILES BY NEXT WEEK.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
413916

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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 150.9F IS SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63271 COURT DATE 11-4-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107

  • 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. FLOOR(TILES)IN SOME SECTIONS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MNGT STATES WILL RE-GROUT TILES BY NEXT WEEK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
284836

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR(TILES)IN SOME SECTIONS OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MNGT STATES WILL RE- GROUT TILES BY NEXT WEEK.

Complaint-Fire Re-inspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire Re-inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
284683

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

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON TO FLOOR AND IN UTILITY SINK WHEN WATER RUNNING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. NO CITATION GIVEN, PREMISES VOLUNTARILY CLOSED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. NO CITATION GIVEN, PREMISES IS CLOSED. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SINKS. MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP. SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REACH-IN FREEZER, IN REAR AND AS NEEDED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. MUST FIX LEAK IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

Complaint-FireFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint-Fire
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
335259

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE (40F OR LESS), AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 52.4F. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED AND ONCE IT MAINTANS THE PROPER TEMP. FAX A LETTER TO CDPH AT 312-746-4240 REQUESTING A RE-INSPECTION BEFORE USING THE UNIT. CITATION #64664-10

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN AND COLE SLAW)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 46.1F-62.1F. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND HELD IN COOLER UNTIL IT CAN BE DISPOSED OF IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND PICKED UP BY WASTE MANAGEMENT ON MONDAY. A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 1,681 LBS. VALUED AT $1, 742.50.

  • 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. FOUND LIVE LARGE FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 8 IN THE REAR, 1 IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, 1 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, 3 IN PREP AND 4 IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLIES AND CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. CITATION # 64665-11

  • 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. PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPALYED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. MUST POST IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND SINKS. MUST REGROUT FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP. SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REACH-IN FREEZER, IN REAR AND AS NEEDED.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS, CEILING, WALLS IN REAR AND PREP. MUST PROVIDE WALL TILES TO AREA BY MOPSINK.

  • 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 FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. MUST FIX LEAK IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.

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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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