Church's Texas Chicken 733
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Church's Texas Chicken 733 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Church's Texas Chicken 733's latest score of 55 falls below the Forest Park average of 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items held at front service warmer cabinet measuring below 135 degrees F. Door to warmer appeared damaged & not sealing properly. Advised to discard. CA: All TCS food items shall be hot held at 135 degrees F or above. CBD: 4/17/26.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items held in walk in cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. Ambient of walk in cooler was 45 degrees F. Door to walk in cooler was not sealing properly. COS: PIC sealed walk in cooler door and temperatures fell. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken held in sanitize compartment of 3-compartment sink thawing in standing water. Advised to thaw under running water less than 70 degrees F. CA: Properly thaw TCS food items. CBD: 4/17/26.
511-6-1.04(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler door not sealing properly. Also observed front service warmer cabinet in not in good repair. Advised must repair. CA: Equipment shall be kept in good repair. CBD: 4/18/26.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed numerous pieces of equipment with heavy build up and in need of cleaning. Advised must clean. CA: Equipment shall be kept clean. CBD: 4/20/26
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracks in floor tiles and hole in wall near fryers in need of repair. Advised to repair. Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept in good repair. CBD: 4/20/26.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed walls and floors throughout facility with heavy build up and in need of cleaning. Advised must clean. CA: Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept clean. CBD: 4/20/26.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee apron, cell phone, and bag stored on shelf with facility items near ice machine. Advised to relocate. CA: Properly store employee personal items to prevent cross contamination. CBD: 4/18/26.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
55
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of raw chicken stored above coleslaw and also observed raw chicken stored next to bag of rice. COS: PIC moved with proper separation. CA: Store food items according to final cook temperature.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed equipment with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean. CA: Keep equipment clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracks in floor tiles and holes in walls. Advised to repair. Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept in good repair. Also observed walls with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean. CA: Floors, walls, and ceiling shall be kept clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler door ajar. Proceeded into walk in cooler and TCS food items were measuring above 41 degrees F. COS: PIC closed door and temperatures fell to 41 degrees F. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed card board lining floors in main kitchen and in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Advised to remove. CA: Do not use card board to line floors, walls, or equipment as it is not smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wall in walk in cooler in need of repair. Advised PIC to repair. Also observed cardboard lining floor in front of fryers. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept in good repair and be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fry cook at grill prep drink water from water bottle. PIC advised employee to refrain from drinking from water bottle in food prep area. Employee complied, discarded drink, and washed hands. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler door not in good repair. Unit was not in service but advised to repair. CA: Equipment shall be kept in good repair.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wall in walk in cooler in need of repair. Advised PIC to repair. Also observed cardboard lining floor in front of fryers. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be kept in good repair and be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light not working in walk in freezer. Advised PIC to replace light bulb. CA: All food prep and food storage areas shall have proper lighting.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
86
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ice on the floor in walk in freezer. Door appeared not to be in good repair. Advised to have repaired. CA: All equipment shall be kept in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed equipment with build up and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean. CA: Keep equipment clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors and walls with heavy buildup and in need of cleaning. Advised PIC to clean. CA: Floors and Walls shall be kept clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone on prep counter. COS: PIC moved to designated area. CA: Keep employee personal belongings in designated area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Church's Texas Chicken 733 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Church's Texas Chicken 733 on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Church's Texas Chicken 733?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Church's Texas Chicken 733.
How does Church's Texas Chicken 733 compare to other restaurants in Forest Park?
Church's Texas Chicken 733 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Forest Park average of 86.
Has Church's Texas Chicken 733's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Church's Texas Chicken 733 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Church's Texas Chicken 733 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Church's Texas Chicken 733 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Church's Texas Chicken 733 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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