CHURCH'S CHICKEN #1109
17495 NW 27 AVE, Opa-Locka, FL, 33056
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the three compartment sink
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. By the three compartment sink
High Priority
- 22-45-4CriticalCorrected on site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at three compartment sink, wash, rinse and place the clean pans on the shelf above the three compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-43-4CriticalCorrected on site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm), operator prepared new solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm), operator prepared new solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with dust/dirt
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled with dust/dirt
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic
- 29-11-4
Water leaking from the soda machine by the drive thru area. As per operator, awaiting repair.
Basic - Water leaking from the soda machine by the drive thru area. As per operator, awaiting repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 53B-16-4Corrected on site
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee washing dishes at three compartment sink, wash, rinse and place the clean pans on the shelf above the three compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize. Observed operator train employee on the proper method. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-22-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the drive thru area.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the drive thru area.
Basic
- 31B-05-4Corrected on site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Nearby the three compartment sink
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Nearby the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-12-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Basic
- 35B-02-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Kitchen area by the oven: above table with squeeze bottles , buns, warmer with fried tenders. and single service items. Operator unplugged the device.
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Kitchen area by the oven: above table with squeeze bottles , buns, warmer with fried tenders. and single service items. Operator unplugged the device. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.