Church's Chicken
A°3150 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85016
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-12313
Score based on 13 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history14 on record
2026
Mar 18, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Observed no pests present and establishment increased frequency of pest control. Observed PIC to have certified food protection manager certificate.
Inspector's notes
Observed grease accumulation on floor and wall near friers. Observed food and grease accumulation along walls on floor in kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 9, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with PIC soda nozzle cleaning frequency and repairing grout on floor near 3-comp sink and friers to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed live cockroach on outside of main entrance door. Observed live cockroach on floor near small walk in door. Reviewed pest control receipts with PIC. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. 10 day re-inspection required.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed grease accumulation on floor and wall near friers. Observed food and grease accumulation along walls on floor in kitchen. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Aug 19, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring under the counter refrigerator to ensure it holds 41*F or lower.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice machine with black organic matter build up. Ice machines shall be cleaned per manufacture recommendations and frequently enough to prevent build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Mar 26, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pest monitoring and prevention. As well as having hose at mop sink disconnected to allow 2 inch air gap for backflow prevention.
Inspector's notes
Observed sandwich prep fridge unit to have an ambient temperature of 50.7*F. Establishment has other properly working refrigeration units. Sandwich fridge stored tartar sauce, mayo, jalapenos, and coleslaw. Instructed person in charge to not store any TCS items in fridge until repaired. Coleslaw was put in unit within an hour prior to inspection and moved to alternative fridge. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
2024
Sep 17, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Sep 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Discussed pest control with person in charge. Provided invoices for last 3 weeks - establishment has weekly pest control service. Re-inspection to occur on 9/17/24.
Aug 26, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed live german cockroaches in the dining room area and the storage closet located in the main kitchen area. Also observed several traps to be full of dead cockroaches underneath the soda syrups in the back office area. Establishment was able to demonstrate pest control invoice dated 8/22/2024 at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of pest control with PIC. Eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection on 9/5/2024. **4th Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Aug 15, 2024Routine2 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed spray can of insect killer stored with other chemicals in back of kitchen.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several live roaches throughout kitchen and restrooms.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. **3rd violation** Re-inspection to occur on 8/26/2024.
Apr 8, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Edgar Munoz
Mar 22, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Upon re-inspection, violation has not been corrected.Observed many gnats throughout establishment. PIC stated a pest control session was completed, and observed less gnats than in previous visit. Gnat issue is not yet under control.Violation has not yet been corrected. Reinspection to occur in about 10 days.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA/DC added missing violation verbiage,Signer: NA
Category 36 - Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons. Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed many gnats throughout establishment. PIC stated a pest control session was completed, and observed less gnats than in previous visit. Gnat issue is not yet under control. Violation has not yet been corrected. Reinspection to occur in about 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Mar 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 510,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Eduardo Herrera
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed boxes of plastic-bagged raw chicken measuring with internal temperatures of 47*F to 56*F, prepped macaroni and cheese in metal containers at 44* to 47*F, plastic bagged raw chicken in cooling racks at 44*F to 49*F, box of honey butter at 47*F, bag of cut cabbage at 49*F, 2 boxes of biscuits at 47*F, and bags of cheese at 48F. Person in charge (PIC) stated that items listed have been in walk-in cooler since last night. PIC stated that they believe walk-in stopped working for a few hours the previous night and was the reason items were out of temperature. Walk-in was measuring at 38*F at time of inspection.Discussed with PIC that time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as items previously listed must be cold held at 41*F or below at all times, unless in times of preparation or cooking. PIC voluntarily discarded items. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed significant amount of gnats at drive-thru window, in sanitizing solution buckets, bathrooms, by trash, and by windows throughout establishment. Discussed with person in charge that pests should be controlled in food establishments and need to contact pest control to reduce insects in establishment. Reinspection to occur in about 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Aug 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. Cold holding unit was measured at 41*F with min/max thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Edgar Nunez
Aug 18, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Person in charge stated that small cold prep table has not been serviced and unit still holds at 50*F. Person in charge stated they will call manager and try to have unit serviced next Monday.Reinspection to occur on or before 8/28/23. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Edgar
Aug 10, 2023Routine1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Geovanni Pita
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed a small prep table with a tray of mayo (packaging stated to refrigerate after opening) and bags of tea in bottom compartment holding at a temperature of 50*F. Spoke with person in charge (PIC) and explained cold holding units must hold at 41*F and below. PIC stated they will get unit repaired. Reinspection to occur on or before 8/18. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →