Church's Chicken

13144 W Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70688

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 1, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Mar 16, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 30, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Legal Process

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Containers of TCS foods (i.e. - cole slaw, sandwich spreads, etc...) found at an internal temperature of 50*F in Beverage Air food prep cooler; ambient air temperature of unit found at 53*F. Per PIC, containers were placed in unit less than 2 hours.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Ambient air temperature of 53*F found in the Beverage Air refrigeration unit at the sandwich preparation area. Refrigeration units used to house TCS foods for cold holding must hold TCS foods internally at a temperature of 41*F or below.

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Repeat Violation 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. **2nd Consecutive Violation

Feb 26, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Hot Holding Temperatures (i.e. - corn);--Proper Cold Holding Temperatures (i.e. - sandwich spreads)

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at 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. Provide a CFPM during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccurateCore4-204.112

Inspector's notes

Unable to locate readable thermometers for refrigeration units (i.e. - Beverage Air) Provide a thermometer in any refrigerator or freezer, storing TCS food products, which is located in an inconspicuous place. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

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

Inspector's notes

Ambient air temperature of 51*F found in the Beverage Air refrigeration unit at the sandwich preparation area. Refrigeration units used to house TCS foods for cold holding must hold TCS foods internally at a temperature of 41*F or below.

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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

Aug 1, 2024Routine1 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

Door seal gasket of refrigeration unit serving front counter in disrepair (i.e. - gasket not forming complete seal.

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Feb 7, 2024Routine1 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessibleProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Lillian Ocampo

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Drain pipe at three compartment sink is leaking. Repair drain line. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Jul 25, 2023Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Ambient air temperature of food preparation area at or above 90*F at time of inspection. Optimal working conditions for food refrigeration equipment are to be at air temperatures of 85*F or below.Interested in joining The Cutting Edge? Visit us at www.esd.maricopa.gov.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper cold holding temperatures (i.e.-walk-in refrigeration units)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--New Owners Packet"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-181 or call 602-506-6824."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Lillian Santillan

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Storage of ice transfer receptacles found atop unprotected surface of ice maker. Store ice transfer receptacles in a manner that protect them from contamination (i.e.-on food tray) Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 Ambient air temperature of walk-in cooler at 46*F at time of inspection. Refrigeration units housing TCS foods must be hold foods internally at a temperature of 41*F or below. Monitor refrigeration unit to assure TCS foods are kept at 41*F or below. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →