What is Church's Chicken #83's health inspection score?

Church's Chicken #83 has a SafeDine safety score of 40 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 #83 last inspected?

Church's Chicken #83 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 #83 have?

Church's Chicken #83 has 70 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Church's Chicken #83 safe to eat at?

Church's Chicken #83 has a safety score of 40/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Church's Chicken #83

Name: Church's Chicken #83
Address: 2509 S WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 40

2509 S WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/7/2023

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West Dallas

Ranked #299 of 356 in West Dallas

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Nov 7, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-60

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-15 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

2509 S WESTMORELAND RD, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar 2020

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Oct 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

8 basic

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Nov 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

11 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 80

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement−5
sanitizer at 0 PPM, needs to be at 200-400PPM for quat.
DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
provide air gap for ice machine waste water pipe

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no CFM on site
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
no texas food hadler cards onsite
DAL-5*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location−2
place thermometer in warmest area of WIC and freezer.
DAL-6*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
remove harboring conditions (holes in wall/gaps)
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
no drinking in kitchen
DAL-8*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
store sanitizer bucket off floor
DAL-9*39 Equipment & utensils cleaned before restocking−2
thoroughly clean oil hose before restocking
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean grease off equipment, clean floor, clean equipment walls/ceiling, clean light fixtures in WIC. clean fans of WIC and clean gaskets of cold hold equipment.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair loose walls and damaged walls
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
label three comp sink
DAL-13*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
clean or replace rusted intake vents

Base deductions−32 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN AND MAKE EASILY VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MUST SAY: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM NOT ONSITE.
DAL-3*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
SLIGHT GRIME OBSERVED ON SCREWS INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
DAL-4*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
GRIME BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME ON FLOORS, GRIME ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN.
DAL-6*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK DRINKS THAT WERE PACKAGED IN ESTABLISHMENT.
DAL-7*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD. CLEAN.
DAL-8*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED GAP AT BACK EXTERIOR DOOR. PROVIDE TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
GRIME BUILD UP ON HEAVILY SOILED LIGHT FIXTURES IN WALK IN COOLER, HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED GRIME UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, CLEAN.
DAL-4*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR, REPAIR.
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE WITH WATER NOT LABELED. LABEL SPRAY BOTTLE.
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GRIME ON SHELVES, REMOVE FOOD FROM UNDERNEATH TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. CLEAN SHELVES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
observed employee raw eggs stored above RTE cheese in walk in cooler. arrange properly to prevent cross contamination
DAL-8*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
observed spray bottle with toxin not labeled.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not onsite during start of inspection. there needs to be a RFSM on site at all times.
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
post consumer health sign that states: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
observed gap on bottom of rear door, have proper seal to prevent pest from entering
DAL-4*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
observed ice bucket store upright and collecting melted ice water, store in draining position.
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust and grime build up on fans of walk in cooler, grime build up on light fixture of walk in cooler, grime build up on shelves of walk in cooler, flour build up on cables and on equipment. CLEAN.
DAL-7*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide working thermometer in walk in cooler
DAL-9*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
observed flour containers not labeled, LABEL.
DAL-10*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUST AND GRIME BUILD UP ON INTAKE VENTS.

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM paper work not onsite or posted.
DAL-2*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
observed ice bucket stored upright and collecting melted waste water, let drain when not in use.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
black residue on floor of walk in freezer, grime build up on fans of walk in cooler, grime build up on light shields of walk in cooler, grime build up on storage shevels, grime build up on racks used to store utensils, heavy grime build up underneath 3 comp sink, flour build up on outlets and walls near dretching area, heavy build up of dust on top on heat hold area. CLEAN
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
observed broken floor tiles in walk in cooler,
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
provide hand wash sign in restrooms.
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
dust and flour build up on intake vents located in kitchen, clean.
DAL-7*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
white storage container with flour, per PIC, not labeled. label
DAL-8*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
heavy grime build up in back area and observed loose/broken floor tiles. remove harboring conditions

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
grime build up on ceiling of ice machine, water was observed dripping from grime. clean and sanitize.
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
leak coming from right compartment of 3 comp sink, repair.
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
eggs observed stored above packaged prep food.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
dust observed on equipment, clean.
DAL-4*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
provide thermometer for walk in cooler.
DAL-6*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
containers with flour not labeled, label containers.
DAL-7*47 Handwashing signage−2
missing hand wash signs in mens and womens restroom, provide.
DAL-8*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
observed grease build up on vents of fryers. clean per fire department regulations.

Base deductions−25 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
large leak observed at three comp sink, REPAIR.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
ice bucket stored upright, store inverted to let melted waste water drain.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
grime on non food contact surfaces, clean inside of upright reach in freezer. clean dust on ceiling, located at cash register.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
missing consumer heath sign: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Base deductions−11 pts

Mar 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
ice bucket stored upright and collecting melted ice water, store bucket inverted and let dry.
DAL-2*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
thermometer in walk in cooler is damaged, replace.
DAL-3*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date−2
one container of chicken has use by date of 03-25-2020. discard.
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
flour on ceiling tiles and on equipment, clean.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position−2
ICE BUCKET UPRIGHT AND COLLECTING WASTE WATER, STORE INVERTED TO LET DRAIN.
DAL-2*34 Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are solid and tight-fitting−2
GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER OF DOOR.
DAL-3*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
THERMOMETER IN WIC READING 20F, ACTUAL TEMPERATURE IS 38.1F . REPLACE.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS, CLEAN.
DAL-5*47 Handwashing signage−2
Provide hand wash signs in mens and womens restroom.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in an expos−5
inside and outside equipment and utensils dirty in all areas must be clean and sanitize to avoid cross contamination gaskets dirty on all cooler units must be clean to avoid contamination

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
ceiling tile missing must be repair ceiling tile to avoid pest harboring and cross contamination
DAL-3*47 Health permit posted−2
missing permit posted must be have permit posted at all times

Base deductions−9 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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