CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1109
17495 NW 27 AVE · OPA-LOCKA · Dade County · FL 33056
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-5High Priority – Approximately 300+ Live, small flying insects in kitchen, front station, three compartment sink, dry and hot food preparation area, ice machine, ceiling vent and tiles, and food storage area. Live, small flying insects are inside the chicken, french fries, okra, apple pie hot holding station that is not enclosed; and is being served to the public.
12A-04-5High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Employees handle money transactions, and then served no hand wash. Employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.
Intermediate 5
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On all cooking equipment, and prep table.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
22-18-4Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers.
Basic 20
35A-03-4Basic – Approximately 6 dead termites in ceiling vent above food station, in kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface all equipment throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. In kitchen area. Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
40-07-4Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Food trays are stacked together and wet. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By three compartment sink, ice machine, and dry storage area.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
28-01-4Basic – Grease trap at back of the kitchen door, on outside, is over flowing.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Open dumpster lid.
36-70-4Basic – Objectionable odor throughout kitchen, front counter, dry storage, and wash ware areas.
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler at front counter, by ice machine, three compartment sink, and by water heater.
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel and/or soap dispenser. Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe at front counter, sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle with u big, and container of salt on front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:02 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.