What is Church's Chicken # 982's health inspection score?

Church's Chicken # 982 has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Church's Chicken # 982 last inspected?

Church's Chicken # 982 was last inspected on March 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Church's Chicken # 982 have?

Church's Chicken # 982 has 39 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Church's Chicken # 982 safe to eat at?

Yes, Church's Chicken # 982 has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Church's Chicken # 982 serve?

Church's Chicken # 982 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Church's Chicken # 982

Name: Church's Chicken # 982
Address: 58 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 93

58 W 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/19/2026

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0Excellent

American•Auburn Gresham

Ranked #3 of 6 in Auburn GreshamBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Mar 19, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

58 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Jan

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Complaint3 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Short Form Complaint

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MAN DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND METAL TRIMMING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WALL LEDGE AT DRIVE-THRU,ON SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND REGISTER,ON TOP OF SODA BOXES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/9/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MAN DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND BLOOD BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE BINS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES AND METAL TRIMMING,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY HAS GAPS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588228 1/18/24 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST OUTTER DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER UNIT AND WHEEL BASES.:#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.#55-6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY. 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST OUTTER DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER UNIT AND WHEEL BASES,UNUSED FREEZER,ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN WALL FREEZER SHELVING UNITS
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS, TOILET ROOMS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS ARE 84.2F.MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER DURING OPERATIONAL HOURS.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT 116.7F AT ALL SINKS ON SITE AT THIS TIME.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN WALL FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND ALONG WALLBASE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP COOLER NEAR DRIVE-THRU.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/11/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST OUTTER DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER UNIT AND WHEEL BASES,UNUSED FREEZER,ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN WALL FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN WALL FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK LEAKY AND THE BACK FLOW DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ALSO AT THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A HOLE ALONG THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE SEAM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVE LEAKS IN THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT AND THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTY AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC WAS NOT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.EMPLOYEES ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FRENCH FRIES,MACARONI & CHEESE,MASHED POTATO,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 11:45 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CHEMICAL AND PAPER GOODS STORED INSIDE AND WATER SOAKED PLYWOOD CEILING LEAKY WATER.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGH POSTION AND NOT LAYING DOWN INSIDE OF PLASTIC DRAWER.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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