What is Church's Chicken #35's health inspection score?

Church's Chicken #35 has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Church's Chicken #35 last inspected?

Church's Chicken #35 was last inspected on November 7, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Church's Chicken #35 have?

Church's Chicken #35 has 59 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Church's Chicken #35 safe to eat at?

Church's Chicken #35 has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Church's Chicken #35

Name: Church's Chicken #35
Address: 4656 SCYENE RD, Dallas, 75210
Rating: 56

4656 SCYENE RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/7/2023

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0Fair

South Dallas

Ranked #322 of 489 in South Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Nov 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Nov 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under leaking water lines−2
ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER
DAL-2*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
FRYER HAS BUILDUP OF GREASE, CLEAN ASAP
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STORAGE RACK IS DIRTY AND OIL/GREASE UNDER FRYERS, CLEAN ASAP
DAL-4*45Floors easily cleanable−2
MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES, REFILL SO FLOOR IS EASY TO CLEAN
DAL-5*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
NO TRASH CANS IN RESTROOM

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food−2
Must date mark all prepared foods
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
Do not store anything in hand sink>observed jug of water in one when I entered kitchen
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Eliminate all harboring conditions>excess grease build-up on equipment
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean all racks/shelves in walk-in cooler
DAL-5*45Physical Facilities−2
Remove all ice build-up around walk-in freezer
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
No health permit posted
DAL-7*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep−5
Employees must wash hands between tasks.
DAL-9*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean food contact surfaces throughout kitchen.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Low grout in floor throughout the kitchen area. Repair plumbing under 3 comp sink. Hot water not working at back handwash sink.
DAL-4*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Heavy grease build-up inside oven warmer and exterior of equipment.
DAL-8*47 Other Violations−2
Provide current pest control report.
DAL-10*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
WIC

Base deductions−29 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-3*45Floors easily cleanable−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-4*45 Carpet installed tightly against the wall under the coving−2

Base deductions−11 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-3*45Floors easily cleanable−2
DAL-4*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place−2
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-6*45Floors easily cleanable−2
DAL-7*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2

Base deductions−20 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-5*45 Floor contruction requirements−2
DAL-6*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-3*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DAL-6*45 Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable−2
DAL-7*46 Physical Facilities Premises-closing toilet room doors−2

Base deductions−17 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK FROM THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ( MOP SINK)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*47 Handwashing signage−2
PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGN FOR THE BACK HAND WASH SINK
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
ALL COOKING STAFF MUST WEAR HAIRNETS OR CAPS / VISORS
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE KITCHEN FLOORS
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ( ALL STAFF)

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · 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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