Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Church's Chicken # 1315

6849 S Western Ave

Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Church's Chicken # 1315 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Aug 23, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Church's Chicken # 1315 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 23, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 23, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 1, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA UNDER THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

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 problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 23, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BISCUIT DOUGH STORED BENEATH POTABLE WATER CONDENSATE LINE (DRIPPING CLEAN WATER) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD AWAY FROM UNDER LINES IN WHICH WATER HAS CONDENSED AND MAINTAINED.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BOTH RESTROOMS NOTIFYING EMPLOYES TO WASH HANDS NOT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (NON-TOXIC) INSTALLED ON FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA (NEAR BISCUIT OVEN). INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE BELOW AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source