Church's Chicken

606 N HAMPTON RD, Dallas, TX 75208 · Dallas County

89cited violations

22serious tier

13inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	12	2
2022	2	14	1
2021	1	8	1
2020	2	14	4
2019	2	15	6
2018	2	13	5
2017	2	13	3

Inspections

Oct 26, 2023 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?
  
  Establishment is operating with a lapsed permit>have delivered pre-closure notice
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Replace rusted can opener blade
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  Replace broken light shield in walk-in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
  
  Replace/fix grout in between tiles throughout establishment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Re-seal loose sections of wall by walk-in cooler & chicken sandwich prep station
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  No current liquid waste manifest>LES 05-10-23
Apr 20, 2023 Routine Score 91
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  No current grease trap mainfest
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep
  
  Keep handles of scoops above food line>ice scoop in ice machine observed with handle on ice
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Fix/adjust door to walk-in cooler as they both don't close all the way
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Clean walls in kitchen area of any dust/grease
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  No health permit posted
Oct 19, 2022 Routine Score 96
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting
  
  Fix any gaps in rear exit door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean encrusted grease/grease build-up on cooking equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Fix doors to walk-in cooler
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Health permit posted
  
  Post health permit as soon as possible/when things get situated with City
Mar 26, 2022 Routine Score 84
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Wall near office/3 sink observed not in good repair. Repair leak at faucet/3 sink. Seal along 3 sink/wall(gaps). Repair small RIC by front hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed dishes stored inside the hand sink.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Protect food by storing it off the floor, fryers(flour/large) on floor.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Wash hands after all other activities
  
  Food staff must wash hands between every contamination.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
  
  Do not store utensils between equipment.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Remove heavy dust build up at air vents.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site during inspection.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Original cont. of RTE/PHF/Day1= day of opening
  
  Chicken marinate in WIC buckets observed NOT DATE MARKED!
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.
  
  Label bulk ingredient bins.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Establishment Permit
  
  Post current health permit(public view).
Jun 7, 2021 Routine Score 85
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  fly activity observed must be contact pest management to eliminate pest
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Devices to stun/electrocute flying insects
  
  missing blue lights in all areas must be have blue lights to eliminate pest
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  equipment dirty in all areas must be clean and sanitize all equipment during operational hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
  
  missing set up sanitizer bucket on all areas must be setup a sanitizer bucket at: 200-400 ppm Quat concentration with towel
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  hand sink use for other purpose must be use hand sink only for wash hands during operational hours
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking in all areas must be have date marks in all areas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  missing current RFSM certificate must be have current FSM registered with the city
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  RFSM not on site must be present a RFSM during operational hours
Dec 8, 2020 Routine Score 81
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
  
  missing first aid kit on site must be have first aid kit on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  missing date marking on food containers must be have date marks on food containers in all areas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  cracks on walls in all areas must be replace or repair to proper condition wall skirts tiles broken must be replace or repair to proper condition ceiling tiles missing must be replace or repair to proper condition
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
  
  sanitizer buckets at floor level sanitizer buckets must be 6 inches out the floor level to avoid contamination
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination
  
  equipment and utensils must be clean during operational hours if observed contamination to avoid public hazard
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
  
  employees missing hair restraint or hair nets must be have hats or hair restraints on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  missing current food handler cards o site must be have current food handler cards on site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing employee health policies and procedures
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  missing RFSM certifications must be have FSM registered with the city
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
  
  missing current food handler cards on site must be have current food handler cards on site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
  
  missing bodily fluids writing procedures /spill kit.
Feb 13, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  A food employee shall comply with an exclusion or RESTRICTION
  
  missing writing employee health policies
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  missing current grease trap ticket must be have current grease trap ticket
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  floors skirt with missing tiles or broken tiles must be replace or repair to proper condition weather strip exit door broken replace weather strips at exit door to proper condition to avoid cross contamination
Aug 29, 2019 Routine Score 90
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  <<<PLUMBING/WATER SOURCE/CAPACITY/HOT/COLD >>>
  
  must wash hands with hot water
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Plumbing System Construction
  
  plumbing to coffee machine leaking
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Manager not registered
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?
  
  hot water used up dishwashing - no hot water during inspection for hand washing
Jun 24, 2019 Routine Score 78
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  fried chicken 114'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
  
  observed flies on the food
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for prep area, freezer, ice machine
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closed,tight-fitting windows
  
  observed under the construction, the windows and front door are open-> must close/seal immediately while operating the food *the constructor agree to seal within one hour in the mean time the manager cover all open food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  all utensils must above floor 6 ins
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  provide cleaning for the floor
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  fix the broken baseboard, wall
Dec 17, 2018 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  400 ppm quat
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  no hot water in the rest room
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chemical sanitizer generated onsite, chemical criteria
  
  set up sanitizer bucket
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  all foods must above floor 6ins
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  keep back door completely close
Jun 27, 2018 Routine Score 92
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  Water from rooftop condenser leaking into downspout and emptying on parking lot. Wastewater should be disposed of in a sanitary sewer.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Registered Food Service Manager not present at beginning of inspection. Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Check or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information. Please note the offices close from12:00pm to 1:00pm.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Food oils condensing on sign above deep fat fryers.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  Houseflies observed at location.
Dec 14, 2017 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  No paper towels at hand wash sink near service area. Corrected on site.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Ice maker shows pink film on deflector in office.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  Shelving in walk in cooler shows pitting and some signs of rust.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  Tile baseboards missing in multiple locations around kitchen.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  hand wash sink drains slowly. Proper hand washing causes basin to fill up.
May 19, 2017 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  TWO LEAKS (ONE AT THE MOP SINK, THE OTHER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  FLIES PRESENT IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (DUE TO DOORS BEING OPEN BECAUSE OF AIR CONDITIONING UNIT MALFUNCTION)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  OPEN PERSONAL DRINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  KETCHUP PACKET AND CUPS STORED IN ONE OF THE HAND SINKS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN (IN THE WALK IN COOLER)
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light bulbs, light shields provided
  
  PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE UNIT MISSING ONE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BACK ROOM PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OVER THE FRYERS. (MUST REPAIR IMMEDIATELY).
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  CLEAN SOILED REACH IN COOLER GASKETS

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.