PlateScore

Church's Chicken

A

15697 N Reems Rd, Surprise 85374

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-29039

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 30, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 11, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 18, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Aug 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed monitoring cooler temperatures using a probe thermometer and hand-washing procedures. Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Aug 4, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed walk in freezer door

Feb 18, 2025Routine3 coreA

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

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.11

Inspector's notes

Grease dumpster observed sitting on dirt near/behind restaurant. Storage surface for grease dumpster shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt. Ensure grease dumpster is stored on a flat surface by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-501.11 - Core: Outdoor Storage Surface

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Establishment has a build up of food debris or other matter in the following locations: At the floor and floor sink under the front service counter below the customer self service soda tower. The interior of the beverage tower for the drive through. Have areas cleaned and maintained. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: The following areas of the establishment are in need of repair or replacement: At the floor sink adjacent to the fryer station, grout and tile surfaces have degraded and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. At the walk in door, grout and floor tile surfaces have degraded and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Near the entrance to the walk-in refrigerator, protective corner flashing at the wall junctions has been damaged and is separating from the wall. Have all areas repaired or replaced prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Light in walk-in freezer is not bright enough to properly illuminate the unit. Replace light bulb with a new bulb with a high enough wattage to fully illuminate the area by next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

2024

Sep 11, 2024Routine2 coreA

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

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.11

Inspector's notes

Grease dumpster observed sitting on dirt near/behind restaurant. Storage surface for grease dumpster shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt. Ensure grease dumpster is stored on a flat surface by next routine inspection.

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5-501.11 - Core: Outdoor Storage Surface

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Inspector's notes

Light in walk-in freezer is not bright enough to properly illuminate the unit. Replace light bulb with a new bulb with a high enough wattage to fully illuminate the area by next routine inspection.

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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting

Jan 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Discussed progress of updating/pending repairs of physical facilities.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: A,Signer: Ramel

2023

Oct 30, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Printed inspection report.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,Signer: Marisol

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System. Observed double side kick device attached to faucet downstream from AVB, directly connected to chemical dispenser. This is an unapproved device. Operator removed device from faucet at time of inspection. Provided Chemical Dispenser Guidance Document and reviewed with operator. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of 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 →