Churchs Fried Chicken #
7307 N FM 1604 W, San Antonio, 78255
Area: Far Northwest
· Metro Health licence 8693
Mixed record · rank 73 of 112
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Latest health inspection
95/100 on May 1, 2026 (97 days ago)
Inspections start at 100 and lose points for each violation found. 69 or below is a failing inspection. A score describes one visit on one day — Metro Health says so itself — not the condition of the business today.
Inspection history — 10 on record
Open any inspection to see what the inspector actually found, in plain English, with the Food Code section it was cited under.
May 1, 2026 95 3 findings
Pests were present, or the premises were not kept free of them
Roaches, flies and rodents move directly between waste and food. A live sighting during an inspection means the population is well established.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed the build up of grease on non food contact surfaces of equipment, and floors.”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.111(D) — Controlling Pests
Non-food surfaces had built-up grease or debris
Shelving, equipment exteriors, fryer sides and floor-level equipment. Build-up feeds pests and eventually falls into food.
Food Code 4-602.13 — Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Sewage or waste water was not conveyed away properly
Waste water on the floor of a food establishment is the most serious plumbing finding there is.
“Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions. Observed conditions of cleaning that could harbor pest in the establishment. SEE ITEM #42 and remarks. 20”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 5-402.13 — Conveying Sewage
Dec 2, 2025 98 2 findings
Pests were present, or the premises were not kept free of them
Roaches, flies and rodents move directly between waste and food. A live sighting during an inspection means the population is well established.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed dirt, dust, debris, and grease over surfaces. SEE REMARKS. 34”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.111(D) — Controlling Pests
Equipment or utensils were not clean
Split into two standards: anything that touches food must be clean to sight and touch, and everything else must be free of built-up grease, dust and debris. This is the most cited line in the whole code.
Food Code 4-601.11(C) — Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
May 6, 2025 95 3 findings
Pests were present, or the premises were not kept free of them
Roaches, flies and rodents move directly between waste and food. A live sighting during an inspection means the population is well established.
“A person may not create a cross connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between the drinking water system and a nondrinking water system or a water system of unknown quality.”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.111(D) — Controlling Pests
Equipment or utensils were not clean
Split into two standards: anything that touches food must be clean to sight and touch, and everything else must be free of built-up grease, dust and debris. This is the most cited line in the whole code.
“Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions. Observed harborage conditions from the build up of food and grease on non food contact surfaces. NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AT A FREQUENCY THAT REMOVES ANY BUILD UP OF FOOD THAT CAN BECOME A SOURE FOR BREEDING OF PEST. 42”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 4-601.11(C) — Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
A cross connection between clean and dirty water was possible
A cross connection can pull waste water back into the drinking supply.
Food Code 5-205.12(A) — Prohibiting a Cross Connection
Oct 22, 2024 90 6 findings · 1 illness risk factor
A hand sink was blocked, or used for something other than washing hands
Hand sinks get used as dump sinks or stacked with boxes. A hand sink you have to move something to reach does not get used mid-rush, which is exactly when it matters.
“Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. Observed the posted permit was expired. See remarks. 31”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 5-205.11 — Using a Handwashing Sink · inspection item 1
Pests were present, or the premises were not kept free of them
Roaches, flies and rodents move directly between waste and food. A live sighting during an inspection means the population is well established.
“Using a hand washing facility. accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Observed a sauce bottle sitting in the hand washing sink. A handwashing sink is to be used for no other purpose than hand washing.”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.111(D) — Controlling Pests
Equipment or utensils were not clean
Split into two standards: anything that touches food must be clean to sight and touch, and everything else must be free of built-up grease, dust and debris. This is the most cited line in the whole code.
“Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions. Observed areas of food accumulation. See remarks. 42”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 4-601.11(C) — Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
A cross connection between clean and dirty water was possible
A cross connection can pull waste water back into the drinking supply.
Food Code 5-205.12(A) — Prohibiting a Cross Connection
A Texas Certified Food Manager requirement was not met
Texas rule 25 TAC §228.31 — a certified food manager must be employed, present during operating hours, and the certificate posted where it can be seen.
“A person may not create a cross connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between the drinking water system and a nondrinking water system or a water system of unknown quality. Observed the ice bin drain and the waste water drain from the ice maker were tied together. See remarks. 47”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Texas rule 25 TAC §228.31
Operating without a valid permit, or a permit condition was unmet
The permit is the legal basis for being open at all.
“Certified Food Manager (CFM) Certificate posted in conspicuous location. Observed the CFM certificates were posted behind signage that keeps the public from seeing them. Post the certificate in a location in plain view of the public. 30”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 8-301.11 — Prerequisite for Operation
Mar 19, 2024 100 No violations recorded
✓ Metro Health recorded no violations at this inspection.
Nov 7, 2023 95 4 findings · 1 illness risk factor
Sanitizer was at the wrong strength
Too weak and it does not kill anything; too strong and it becomes a chemical hazard on the plate. Both are common and both need a test strip to catch.
“ESTABLISHMENT WILL NEED TO HAVE THE QUAT SANITIZER DISPENSER CHECKED/SERVICED; CONCENTRATION OBSERVED DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION WAS BELOW 150 PPM; FACILITY WILL NEED TO FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUALLY ADD THE CHEMICAL UNTIL DISPENSING UNIT IS SERVICED;”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 4-501.114(F)(4) — Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Conc · inspection item 25
The premises were not cleaned often enough
Floors, walls, shelving, the areas under and behind equipment. This is the finding for build-up in the places nobody wants to reach.
“CONTINUE WITH CLEANING EFFORTS FOR WALLS/FLOORS/BASEBOARDS, DUE TO GREASE/DIRT BUILDUP SEEN; CONCENTRATE EFFORTS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; FACILITY WILL ALSO NEED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO BELTING/DAMAGED WALLS; SEAL BASEBOARDS AND OTHER CRACKS/OPENINGS SEEN BETWEEN THE LOWER WALL AND BASEBOARDS;”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.12 — Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions · inspection item 45
Something in the building was broken and not repaired
Broken tile, damaged wall, failing cooler seal. Damaged surfaces cannot be cleaned and they collect what everything else sheds.
“Cleaning, frequency and RESTRICTIONs;”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.11 — Repairing
A Food Code requirement was not met
The inspector's own note below describes what was found.
“ICE SCOOPER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLIGHT DICOLORATION SEEN ON THE SCOOPING SURFACE AND CHIPPING/BREAKAGE IN THE FRONT OF THE UTENSIL;”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Texas rule 25 TAC §228.223 · inspection item 32
Apr 26, 2023 95 5 findings · 1 illness risk factor
Clean equipment or single-use items were stored where they get dirty again
Clean plates stacked under an unfinished ceiling or beside a hand sink are re-contaminated before anyone uses them.
“ICE SCOOPER WILL NEED TO BE STORED ON A CLEAN SURFACE DURING PAUSES IN USE; CURRENT BLOCK THAT THE UTENSIL IS SITTING ON HAS SCALE AND OTHER SOILS BUILDING UP ON IT;”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 4-903.11(A)(1) — Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles · inspection item 39
Non-food surfaces had built-up grease or debris
Shelving, equipment exteriors, fryer sides and floor-level equipment. Build-up feeds pests and eventually falls into food.
“CLEAN OUTER PART OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BACK(GREEN SUBSTANCE OBSERVED ON OUTER PART OF EQUIPMENT);”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 4-602.13 — Nonfood-Contact Surfaces · inspection item 42
The premises were not cleaned often enough
Floors, walls, shelving, the areas under and behind equipment. This is the finding for build-up in the places nobody wants to reach.
“FACILITY WILL NEED TO CONTINUE WITH CLEANING EFFORTS, BY CLEANING POOLED WATER FROM THE GROUND NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK; ENSURE TO ALSO CONTINUE CLEANING IN BETWEEN, BEHIND, AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE AND OTHER SOILS WERE SEEN;”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.12 — Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions · inspection item 45
Something in the building was broken and not repaired
Broken tile, damaged wall, failing cooler seal. Damaged surfaces cannot be cleaned and they collect what everything else sheds.
Food Code 6-501.11 — Repairing · inspection item 3
A Food Code requirement was not met
The inspector's own note below describes what was found.
“ICE SCOOPER WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR ON THE FRONT PORTION OF THE UTENSIL; ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE IN GOOD REPAIR; THIS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ASAP;”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Texas rule 25 TAC §228.223 · inspection item 32
Nov 10, 2022 96 2 findings
Something in the building was broken and not repaired
Broken tile, damaged wall, failing cooler seal. Damaged surfaces cannot be cleaned and they collect what everything else sheds.
“COMPARTMENT SINK WILL NEED TO BE AFFIXED TO THE LOWER WALL SO THAT THIS AREA IS FLUSH WITH THE WALL(PANEL WAS SEEN HANGING DOWN AND EXPOSED PIPES COULD BE SEEN); DRIVE THRU WINDOW WILL NEED TO BE REPAIRED SO THAT IT IS CLOSING THE WAY IT SHOULD BE(GAPS COULD BE SEEN, WHICH COULD ALLOW FOR FLIES A…”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.11 — Repairing · inspection item 3
A Texas mobile food unit requirement was not met
Texas rule 25 TAC §228.221 — the extra requirements that apply to trucks, trailers and carts.
“ESTABLISHMENT WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS AT LEAST ONE EMPLOYEE THAT IS FOOD MANAGER CERTIFIED AND PHYSICALLY PRESENT; CERTIFICATE COULD NOT BE LOCATED DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION; ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES WILL NEED TO OBTAIN A MINIMUM OF A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE; THIS WILL NEED TO BE CORRECTE…”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Texas rule 25 TAC §228.221 · inspection item 21
Apr 19, 2022 96 4 findings · 1 illness risk factor
Food was exposed to some other source of contamination
A catch-all the inspector uses for anything that could get into open food — overhead drips, dust, debris, aerosols.
“SEPT. 2021. CURRENT PERMIT MUST BE POSTED. 37”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 3-307.11 — Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination · inspection item 30
The exhaust hood or ventilation was not cleaned
Grease-loaded hoods drip back down onto the cook line and are a serious fire risk on top of the food-safety one.
“Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination. CLEAN ALL CEILING AIR VENTS 43”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 6-501.14(A) — Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Lighting was too dim
Nobody cleans what they cannot see, and inspectors cannot verify what they cannot see either.
Food Code 6-303.11(B)(3) — Intensity
Operating without a valid permit, or a permit condition was unmet
The permit is the legal basis for being open at all.
“The light intensity shall be at least 215 lux (20 foot candles). REPAIR/REPLACE ALL NON-FUNCIONING/INADEQUATE LIGHT BULBS/LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. 30”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Food Code 8-301.11 — Prerequisite for Operation
Oct 26, 2021 98 2 findings
A Food Code requirement was not met
The inspector's own note below describes what was found.
“Repairing. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. REQUIRED ATTENTION/REPAIR TO DRAIN LINE OF COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. THE FLUID/WATER LEAK DETECTED IS ALLOWING ICE TO FORM ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND CAUSING POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION ISSUE 42”Inspector’s note · SA Metro Health
Texas rule 25 TAC §228.101
A Food Code requirement was not met
The inspector's own note below describes what was found.
Texas rule 25 TAC §228.186
What these numbers do and do not mean
An inspection score describes one visit on one day. It is what one inspector recorded on one date at one address — Metro Health says so itself. It is not a standing condition, not a grade for the food, and not a prediction about your lunch. A kitchen that scored 88 in March may be spotless today, and one that scored 100 may not be.
A 311 complaint is a phone call, not a finding. The city records that a member of the public called. It is not a citation, not an investigation result, and not evidence that anything was wrong. The city files it against an address, so where two food businesses share one, neither the record nor we can tell them apart. We publish the count with its denominator and let you weigh it.
Awards are reported, not endorsed. Every recognition on this site carries its publisher, its year and a link to the page we read it on. We did not judge those contests and we do not vouch for them; where a publisher named a business rather than an address, the page says so.
Absence of data is never rendered as a finding. No inspection on record means no Bird Score — never a zero, never quietly ranked last. No award found means we searched 172 recognitions from 13 publishers and found none, which is a statement about press coverage and not about cooking.
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