What is Church's Chicken # 1054's health inspection score?

Church's Chicken # 1054 has a SafeDine safety score of 97 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 # 1054 last inspected?

Church's Chicken # 1054 was last inspected on May 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Church's Chicken # 1054 have?

Church's Chicken # 1054 has 19 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Church's Chicken # 1054 safe to eat at?

Yes, Church's Chicken # 1054 has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Church's Chicken # 1054 serve?

Church's Chicken # 1054 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Church's Chicken # 1054

Name: Church's Chicken # 1054
Address: 1808 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 97

1808 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/28/2026

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0Excellent

American•Back of the Yards

Ranked #13 of 57 in Back of the YardsBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 28, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Mar 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

May 2026

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionPass with Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN PARTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 109.5F-116F. CHICKEN LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135F AND HIGHER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGFE AREA AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST COVERING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FRYERS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEPOSITS ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED BUILD UP ON ALL PIPING UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLD UNITS AND FRONT PREP AREA TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP /STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED 20 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SANITIZER DELIVERED BEFORE 10/04/24 CONTINUING INSPECTION AND AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND IS AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48 F IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: COLESLAW AT 46.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS, AND FLOORS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED BROKEN AND STAINED TILE AND A COUPLE OF HOLES ON CEILING IN THE BACK AREA CLOSE TO 3 CPOMPATMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES, SEAL THE HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE AND FIX DAMAGED METAL WALL BASES IN BACK AREA.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRYER/PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH TWO LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION AROUND AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN REAR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FRYER/PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−19 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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