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CHURCHS CHICKEN #165

1220 N HIGHWAY 171 LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

CHURCH'S CHURCHS
Chicken
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 08/19/2026
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Safe Bite Grade is independently calculated by Safe Bite Report based on public LDH inspection data. Not an official health department grade. Grade based on latest inspection cycle through 08/19/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
08/19/2026 Routine
8 critical -480 points C → F
05/20/2026 Routine
4 critical -70 points A → C
02/19/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points ? → A
Inspection — 08/19/2026
Visit Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 08/19/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below.

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria Salmonella B. cereus C. perfringens

Food held above 41°F enters the 'danger zone' where bacteria multiply rapidly. Listeria can grow even under refrigeration — above 41°F, growth accelerates dangerously. This is one of the most common causes of foodborne outbreaks.

Critical ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts 08/19/26

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time. - Prior to putting on gloves

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

Unwashed hands are the #1 way restaurant workers spread Norovirus — which causes half of all food poisoning outbreaks. An infected worker can carry billions of virus particles; it only takes a few to make you sick.

Critical ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts 08/19/26

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment| utensils or other items requiring protection were stored.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts 08/19/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers create a serious risk of accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 08/19/26

Chemicals are stored with/above food| equipment| utensils| linens| single-service or single use articles.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Critical Repeat 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/19/26

Unapproved chemicals are used in the food establishment. - Raid [Repeat]

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 08/19/26

A backflow prevention device is not installed on a threaded faucet where a hose is attached.

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants Copper/metal leaching

Failed backflow prevention means contaminated water from drains, chemical lines, or equipment can flow backward into the clean water supply. FDA has documented cases where this caused copper poisoning from beverage systems.

Critical Repeat ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 08/19/26

Roaches are present in the establishment. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli Allergens

Cockroaches crawl through drains, sewage, and waste then walk on food and prep surfaces, mechanically transferring bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

Plumbing is not maintained.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/19/26

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/19/26

Floor is not maintained in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/19/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/19/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

Air intake/exhaust vents are causing contamination of food| food preparation surfaces| equipment| or utensils.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

Moist cloths used for wiping spills on food contact surfaces are not stored in approved chemical sanitizer between uses.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/19/26

Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/19/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 08/19/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment| utensils| linens| single service items or single use items may be contaminated.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 08/19/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Inspection — 05/20/2026
Visit Grade: C — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

Damage or inferiority of food has been concealed. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

Equipment/utensil with which food is prepared| held or served| was not cleaned| rinsed and sanitized prior to use. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Food Bar [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/20/26

Ready to eat| potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days — and among high-risk groups (pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems) who develop serious illness, about 1 in 5 cases are fatal.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

Food is not stored in an approved location. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/20/26

Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not free of encrusted grease and other accumulations. [Corrected][Repeat]

Inspection — 02/19/2025
Visit Grade: A (Historical)
Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/25

Plumbing is not maintained. - 3-compartment sink

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/25

Floor is not maintained in good repair.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 02/19/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Official Inspection Reports

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