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CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1137

Health inspection records show CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1137 in FORT LAUDERDALE has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481109

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the three compartment sink has a crack in the stainless steel, which leaks on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Operator states, corporate has ordered a new sink. Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing in the kitchen, holding standing water. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large ice buildup in freezer around coil area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Lid to ice machine completely broken off. Hazard. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Ice machine is no longer working. Replacement has been ordered. Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 14-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler does not have tight-fitting doors. Large gap (1 1/2 inch) observed under cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929440

  • 36-09-5:Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Observed metal door frame to women's restroom in advanced stages of rust and decay. Easily could slice an exposed ankle.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the three compartment sink has a crack in the stainless steel, which leaks on the floor.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing in the kitchen, holding standing water. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large ice buildup in freezer around coil area.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Lid to ice machine completely broken off. Hazard.
  • 14-63-4:Basic - Walk in cooler does not have tight-fitting doors. Large gap (1 1/2 inch) observed under cooler door.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Camisha Bird employed 7 months, not completed. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of flour and food debris.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm quaternary at 3 compartment sink. Operator refilled dispenser. Corrected to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen floors and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed mold like substance under mop sink area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler doors with mold like substance.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket in direct contact with floor.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635492

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of flour and batter on cooler door handles. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above chicken breading station. Operator disposed of. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in door damaged at the bottom. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food and grease debris under all kitchen equipment and counters. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 3 compartment sink area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food buildup on exterior of ice machine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located by 3 compartment sink area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at 3 compartment sink area.

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471692

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed mens room toilet and urinal out of service.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on counter of take out window.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket at the bottom of walk-in cooler door.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under sinks, behind equipment, under shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose faucet.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear area.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345980

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By triple sink and inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink. Under and around mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler - around condensing fan.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in back storage area of the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Erica Green test taken 4-27a¿¢2018 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Triple sink area hand sink full of cleaning bottles. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from front counter. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed, as per plans. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No front counter hand sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint