Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1137

2401 W SUNRISE BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33311

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3161104
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7781935
DBPR license1611021

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 29, 2021 4:38 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 1, 2021 4:35 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#15High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed whisk and did not perform sanitizer step. Employee sanitized whisk after being advised **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects observed flying around kitchen. No food contact observed **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer observed at 0ppm. Sanitizer solution in use is empty. Operator changed bottle and observed at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 roaches crawling on gaskets of 2 beverage air door reach in freezer 1 roach crawling on wall next to ice machine 1 roach crawling on pipe next to mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken batter (54°F). **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. 1 hand wash sink removed at front counter 1 hand wash sink removed from dishwasher area **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit not available. Operator retrieved test kit out of vehicle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled in kitchen with dust **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Dishes stored on drying rack above 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed on floor next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee chicken bone sitting on top of paper bags **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees in kitchen preparing food **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle damaged at plumbing fixture. HWS corrosion around faucet handles **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout restaurant **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers soiled with old grease **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken throughout restaurant **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and on pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and on pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Gaskets torn causing ice build up **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a hot holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee cup of dunkin coffee in hotbox with chicken tenders **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in shed outside **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.