What is Church's Chicken #4835's health inspection score?

Church's Chicken #4835 has a SafeDine safety score of 61 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 #4835 last inspected?

Church's Chicken #4835 was last inspected on November 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Church's Chicken #4835 have?

Church's Chicken #4835 has 69 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Church's Chicken #4835 safe to eat at?

Church's Chicken #4835 has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Church's Chicken #4835 serve?

Church's Chicken #4835 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Church's Chicken #4835

Name: Church's Chicken #4835
Address: 3601 FOREST LN, Garland, 75234
Rating: 61

3601 FOREST LN, Garland

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/20/2023

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Chicken•Farmers Branch

Ranked #67 of 129 in Farmers BranchBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

29 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

Unsafe food source

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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.

Location

3601 FOREST LN, Garland, TX 75234

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2019

1 inspections

6 basic

Nov

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Jun 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
3 compartment sink sanitizer at 0 ppm: corrected on site

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
provide light in the walk in cooler: repair/ replace light bulb
DAL-3*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
clean gaskets in cooler

Base deductions−9 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floor, clean shelves
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide certification (RFSM) from the city of Dallas
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
employees must wear hair cover/hat/net

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 80

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-7*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep−5
food staff must hands after every contamination - observed staff chana
DAL-8*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
Front hand sink observed not accessible
DAL-2*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned−2
Piles of trash observed at back door. take out trash as often as needed
DAL-3*45 Premises free of litter−2
Clean & organize all storage areas in the kitchen.
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Detail clean venthood filters/fyers
DAL-5*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food exceed a manufacturer's use-by date−2
Must date RTE/colesaw in WIC within used by date
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed honey butter mix on the floor store at least 6 inches off the floor
DAL-9*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food must be trained in food safety - as soon as possible
DAL-10*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Replace missing lights (venthood system)
DAL-11*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
Label food squeeze bottles (honey)
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair the entrance of WIC

Base deductions−30 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
Repair gaskets of walk in cooler
DAL-2*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulbs at vent hood
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at hand sink

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Hole in ceiling
DAL-3*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources−2
Employee pizza in walk in cooler
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-6*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-7*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Roach found
DAL-8*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace dead bulbs at vent hood
DAL-9*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
Repair cooler gaskets

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Mold on cheese in Package stored in reach in cooler

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
Repair loose panel of walk in cooler door
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair pipe leak at hand sink
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Batter observed at 44'F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Replace or repair cover of steamer for holding cooked corn.
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Food thermometer cleaned before use−5
Use approved chemicals to clean food thermometer
DAL-3*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair hand sink faucet, pipe leak under 3 comp sink
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
DAL-4*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-8*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Steamer cover

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 78

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Batter mix must be maintained at 41F or below
DAL-8*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
No sanitizer at 3 comp sink
DAL-10*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair loose hand sink faucet

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-1*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Clean flour on the floor
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*39 Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease−2
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
DAL-7*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
Steamer
DAL-9*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-11*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Vent hood
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
Employee did not follow the city amended regulations passed by the city of Dallas due to Covid 19. Employee had two kids ages 10 and 8 in the dining section for extended periods while she was in the kitchen. I spoke to the employee about this issue and she stated she had no babysitter.

Base deductions−33 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 89

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-6*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2

Base deductions−12 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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