Complaint
May 28, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Church's Chicken # 1054
1808 W 47th St
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 19, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
Found 30 lbs of raw chicken held at 49.3f in walk -in cooler. Instructed manager to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. chicken discarded valued at $50
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
Inadequate cooling equipment, found walk-in cooler ambient temperature at 53.1f, Instructed manager to keep all coolers at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 11, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGFE AREA AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 21Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN PARTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 109.5F-116F. CHICKEN LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135F AND HIGHER. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST COVERING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISREPAIR AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FRYERS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEPOSITS ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. NOTED BUILD UP ON ALL PIPING UNDERNEATH SAID EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLD UNITS AND FRONT PREP AREA TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP /STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN CEILING IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 3, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED 20 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SANITIZER DELIVERED BEFORE 10/04/24 CONTINUING INSPECTION AND AVAILABLE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDES CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND IS AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: COLESLAW AT 46.8 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48 F IN COLD HOLD UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT WAS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS, AND FLOORS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source