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Church's Chicken

A

6260 S 35th Ave, Phoenix 85041

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-13556

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

97
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Apr 23, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 4, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 12, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 19, 2026 — Routine — score 96 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 4 core)Jul 6, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 6, 2026Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed no air curtain or self-closing window at drive-thru window. Discussed with PIC that prevention of pests entering facility is required.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be implemented. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing plastic curtains in walk-in refrigerator and broken & missing tiles through kitchen area and prep area. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable at all times.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility including equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 3rd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 19, 2026Routine4 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employee with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations, every shift and time of 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 Predefined Comment: 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Inspector's notes

Observed no air curtain or self-closing window at drive-thru window. Discussed with PIC that prevention of pests entering facility is required.

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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests, and all pest control measures must be implemented. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Predefined Comment: Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing plastic curtains in walk-in refrigerator and broken & missing tiles through kitchen area and prep area. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintained in good repair, smooth and cleanable at all times.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility including equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Jun 12, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC that all plumbing is required to be in good condition.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd consecutive occurrence

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed broken latch on walk-in cooler door, plastic curtains with food debris build up and some plastic curtains missing in walk-in cooler and torn seal on walk-in freezer door. Discussed with PIC that fixtures and equipment need to be smooth, cleanable and in good repair.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 24, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of ice on freezer door, seal is peeling and leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink. Discussed with PIC that all equipment must be in good repair.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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.

2024

Sep 4, 2024Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker at mop sink leaking when faucet is turned on, per PIC they are waiting to receive parts before fixing. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Observed Y-valve connected to mop sink faucet, Discussed with PIC that Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Please remove Y-valve prior to next inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed plastic wall paneling next to 3-compartment sink separating from wall leaving a gap running horizontally from the corner to 3-compartemnt sink. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

Apr 23, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection Rights reviewed with Sandra M.Report provided via email. Inspection conducted with Badge #313.Discussed providing a dedicated water line for the chemical dispenser at the mop sink. Reviewed that connecting this chemical dispenser to the mop sink faucet/having a Y-valve shut off on the faucet is not approved. 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: A,Signer: Sandra M.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required-----Observed multiple pans and dishes, that were being stored as clean, to be stacked and wet. Discussed with PIC that all utensils and dishes must be properly air dried before stacking and storing clean dishes. PIC unstacked dishes to facilitate proper air drying at time of inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained---Observed the drain lines for the soda machine and the ice machine condensate/ice bin to be hanging below the flood rim of the floor sink. Please raise and secure these drain lines to provide and maintain an air gap of 1 inch between the end of the drain line and the flood rim/top of the floor sink. Also observed the drain line for the back hand sink to be draining onto the floor near the floor. Please adjust and secure the hand sink drain line to ensure it properly drains into the floor sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Oct 4, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

Discussed storage and use of cellphones by food employees.Discussed reheating of frozen corn.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 20,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Sandra Mancilla

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. -- The hot air hand dryer in the men's restroom is not working and there was no other drying method available. -- Paper towels were provided until the dryer can be repaird. ** 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -- Several clean pans, stored as clean, had old food residues adhering. These were placed in the warewashing sink to be cleaned and sanitized. ** 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. -- Mash potatoes -- 115°F and gravy -- 114°F; both were in the countertop hot holding unit. These were discarded (see embargo). The person in charge determined that the unit had been switched off. ** 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment -- The door on the reach in refrigerator (across from the cash registers and underneath the chicken holding area) has a broken hinge and a deteriorated gasket. Repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -- The cover plate is missing from the plumbing cleanout opening at the front handwashing sink. Replace. -- The escutcheon plate around the condensate drain pipe at the mop sink is loose leaving a gap that opens into the wall. Seal the plate to the wall. _____ Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -- The floor inside the walk-in refrigerator near the freezer door is eroded, exposing the aggregate. Repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →