Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 30, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045 on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SHELVING RACK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND ON REAR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE GAS PIPES ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ALONG CORNERS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE FRYING PREP AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jan 17, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Violation pending see report#1321303.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Violation pending see report#1321303.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation pending see report#1321303.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation pending see report#1321303.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Violation pending see report#1321303.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation pending see report#1321303.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation pending see report#1321303.
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Jan 11, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,3 COMP SINK AREAS,MENS TOILET ROOM,DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE COVERS FOR TRASH CANS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FOUNTAIN DRINK KNOZZLES,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE FRYING PREP AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI SPLASHES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Dec 14, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING HOT KNOB AT 3 COMP SINK,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Dec 12, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.WE OBSERVE POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES,FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING HANDLING FOODS PREPPING CHICKEN AND UNABLE TO WASH HANDS THAT IS NO COLD/HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME AVAILABLE FOR THE USE OF HANDWASHING.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.WE FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.WE FOUND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT APPROX 15-20 IN VARIOUS AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,INSECT PROOF DRIVE THRU WINDOW MODE OF ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVINGS WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR,MANUAL CAN OPENER,INTERIOR CABINET AT FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.UPPER/LOWER WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
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Oct 24, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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Oct 7, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.HANDSINK INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER.THE SHIFT MANAGER FOUND THAT THE KNOB BELOW THE SAID SINK WAS TURNED OFF.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE CLUTTERED STOREAGE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,PIZZA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVINGS WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.UPPER/LOWER WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045 on file is from Jul 30, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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