Food Safety Report: Church's Texas Chicken, 431 N Austin Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA.

431 North Austin Boulevard, Chicago, 60644 Illinois, United States

Report date: Sep 1, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed inadequate insects control, found several live roaches scattered through out facility, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed ice buildup in the inside of the 2 door cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the freezer in the rear area by the walk-in cooler ; instructed to repair or replace gasket.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the the sides of all cooking equipment and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, grease and food splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect harboring.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the inside of the walk in cooler, freezer and small reach ins in the front food service area with a build up of food debris. Instructed they must clean and maintain all.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed under 3 compartment sinks not clean, water stained, debris. Instd to clean and maintain sam

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster not covered with lids and trash and debris overflowing in the dumpster causing lots of flies in dumpster area. Instructed all lids must be tight fitting. Remove trash and keep area clean. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clear liquid pooling on floors in walk in cooler. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed several dead roaches on floor throughout facility. Must detail clean and maintain same

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floors along walls and corners throughout facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heavy build up of grease under all of the hold holding areas. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Source: chicago.gov