RecordWell Data

Church's Chicken

4411 W KIEST BLVD, Dallas, TX 75236 · Dallas County

78cited violations
13serious tier
14inspections

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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024140
20232100
20222112
2021161
20202182
2019293
2018261
20172144

Inspections

  1. Jan 12, 2024 Routine Score 95
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable

      rusty shelves in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      WIF door gasket needs to be cleaned/ replaced to create tight seal

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      clean grease off floor near fryers

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

      post food establishment permit in plain view

  2. Jul 17, 2023 Routine Score 94
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      pooling of water in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      cover frozen corns in WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

      replace damaged gaskets of WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      grime on gaskets, grime on floors, heavy grime on wore storage racks

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      repair hole underneath hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      post consumer health sign

  3. Jan 10, 2023 Routine Score 96
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      observed gap at back exterior door, provide proper seal.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil

      grime build up on ice shoot on drink station, clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean shelves located in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      register food manager certificate

  4. Jul 14, 2022 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed brown soil build up inside of ice machine and green soil build up on ice shoot of coke dispenser, clean and sanitize

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      soil/grime build up on walls and pipes underneath 3 comp sink, GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILD UP ON FANS OF WALK IN COOLER, GRIME/SOIL BUILD UP ON PIPES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER,

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      OBSERVED FALLING WALL BASE AND MISSING WALL BASE, REPAIR. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTERTOP NEXT TO DRIVE THRU DRINK STATION, PROPERLY SEAL,

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Do not exceed manuf. use by date

      OBSERVED BOX OF SAUCE IN WALK IN COOLER PAST USE BY DATE OF 02-01-22. DISPOSE OF SAUCE.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR, REPLACE.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      RENEW AND POST RFSM.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      missing grease trap paper work for 2022

  5. Jan 25, 2022 Routine Score 96
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      observed damaged wall base tiles, repair.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      observed gap at back exterior door, seal.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      observed dust build up on fan of walk in cooler, grime build up on shelves of walk in cooler, clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

  6. Mar 24, 2021 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      chicken breast at 121F, chicken thigh 130.1F, drum stick at 127.5F. move chicken to hot zone pf warmer.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      observed rusted shelves and damaged wood of shelves in walk in cooler, replace.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      adjust temperature of warmer or repair.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      grime build up on shelves.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      build up of dust on intake vents.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

  7. Sep 10, 2020 Routine Score 92
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      grime on floor of walk in cooler, grime on walls of walk in cooler. grime on floors of back kitchen area. clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store single-service item in original package

      lids and single service cups removed from original packaging.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      sauce removed from original packaged placed in squeeze bottle. date mark bottle.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      most recent health report available upon request.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      door of walk in freezer not shutting completely, repair.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      provide testing strips for sanitizer.

  8. Feb 11, 2020 Routine Score 81
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dressing areas:Lockers

      provide lockers for employees, currently employees are placing personal items on food containers and on single service items.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      hand sink contained whisk, clean utensils in 3 comp sink not in hand sink. Hand sink is for washing hand only.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      grime on walls, grime on floors. clean

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      opened drink and stored on top of clean pan. drink and store drinks away from equipment, food and single service items.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      employee place gallon of tea in ice bin which is consumed. Ice was removed and replaced with new ice.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      raw chicken in container not covered, cover to prevent potential contamination.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F

      coleslaw in new container not date marked and cheese that has been removed from original container also not date marked

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

      door of walk in cooler not closing due to damage seal and ice preventing door for closing. repair

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      tenders found between 107F - 114F. Low temperature is most likely due to being place away from heating lamp. Tenders were reheated to 165 and place underneath heat lamp.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.

      label squeeze bottles and salt container.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      current test strips are damaged and unable to read concentration of sanitizer.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

  9. Aug 9, 2019 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Frequency. Refuse, recyclables/returnables removed

      build up of trash in storage area. remove frequently.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted

      ice bucket collecting waste water from melted ice. invert ice bucket and allow water to drian.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Drying Mops-air dry

      mop is in mop water after finished clean of floors. allow mop to air dry.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      leak coming from hot water pipe of hand sink. work order has been issued.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cleaning procedure--steps w/ clean water

      no running warm water at hand sink. continue to wash hands.

  10. Feb 27, 2019 Routine Score 95
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cleaning floors, dustless methods

      clean dust on intake vent.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable

      cove base coming off wall located underneath 3 comp sink.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      leak coming from right compartment sink of 3 comp sink. reapir.

  11. Aug 20, 2018 Routine Score 97
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      Need sign that states: Most recent health report available upon request.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      Leak/break coming from WIF, causing water to freezer and accumulate.

  12. Mar 5, 2018 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      Chicken tender below 135F. Observe hot hold area and make sure it is functioning.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      Need RFSM by next visit.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      No test strips. Provide test strips by next visit.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      Sweep floors and clean seals on WIC.

  13. Sep 7, 2017 Routine Score 91
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      IN WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage

      PROVIDE IN WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor contruction requirements

      REPAIR IN WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      PERSONAL DRINK STORED NEXT TO CUSTOMER ITEMS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      STORED ON PREP TABLE

  14. Feb 8, 2017 Routine Score 86
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      MUST REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      DESIGNATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE ITEMS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils

      TOXIC CLEANER STORED NEXT TO PICKLES IN JAR

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      IN RIC

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      COLE SLAW 47 DEGREE F IN COLD HOLD MADE YESTERDAY MAKING NEW BATCH

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

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.