What is Church's Chicken # 1068's health inspection score?

Church's Chicken # 1068 has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Church's Chicken # 1068 last inspected?

Church's Chicken # 1068 was last inspected on October 29, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Church's Chicken # 1068 have?

Church's Chicken # 1068 has 24 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Church's Chicken # 1068 safe to eat at?

Church's Chicken # 1068 has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Church's Chicken # 1068 serve?

Church's Chicken # 1068 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Church's Chicken # 1068

Name: Church's Chicken # 1068
Address: 2806 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 81

2806 W CERMAK RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/29/2024

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Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #1000 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Oct 29, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) 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

2806 W CERMAK RD , Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Oct 2024

4 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

15 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAG
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604498 ON 10/10/24. VIOLATION STATES "5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH ALL LIDS MISSING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT FITTED LIDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HAND SINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT-HAND SIDE
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH ALL LIDS MISSING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLE WITH TIGHT FITTED LIDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE PRODUCED AND USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OFFICE SPACE ON LEDGE AND SHELVING UNIT AS WELL AS REAR SURROUNDING HOT WATER TANK SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ON STORAGE SHELVES NEAR BACK EXIT DOOR. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER (REAR) OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK PIPING LEAKING AND POOLING ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM ON RIGHT HAND SIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DUCT TAPE ON SOME CEILING TILES AS WELL AS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND WINDOW IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALWAY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOMS, FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE, REPAIR OR REPAIR SAID TILES. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AS REQUIRED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED; ADN MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−23 pts

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AN DOTHER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THATR IS FILLING UP WITH GREASE AND WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED AND GROUT FLOOR BETWEEN TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF AREA ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL BASE. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS WHERE RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA UNDER THE DESK, ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HOT WATER TANK AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT THATR IS FILLING UP WITH GREASE AND WATER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED AND GROUT FLOOR BETWEEN TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE OF THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF AREA ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL BASE. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A COVER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS WHERE RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED.

Base deductions−11 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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