Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047

5230 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047 has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047 is from Apr 3, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTH DEEP FRYERS HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA HAS BUILD OF OD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALONG BOARDERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. FLOOR DRAIN HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE.UST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVES ALONG WALL , PREP AREA, HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS BROWN SUBSTANCE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER,DRAWERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,CUP HOLDER,MOP SINK BASIN,COUNTER TOP AT SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING IN CEILING WHERE NEEDED, REPAIR LOOSE WALL TILE AT WALLBASE AT WALL NEXT TO FRYERS, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF HANDSINKS AND THREE COMP SINK. THE CONDENSER IN THE REACHIN FREEZER NEEDS TO BE SERVICED. WHEN THE UNIT IS ON DEFROST WATER LEAKS OUT AND WATER GOES ON TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE ICE BUILDUP.
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Oct 3, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE, NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN HOT HOLDING RACKS AND INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN PANS, CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT HOT HOLDING STATION AND COOKING AREA, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING IN CEILING WHERE NEEDED, REPAIR LOOSE WALL TILE AT WALLBASE AT WALL NEXT TO FRYERS, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF HANDSINKS AND THREE COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR WALK-IN UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND BUCKETS. DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER AFTER USING, STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY, CLEAN OR CHANGE MOP HEADS REGULARLY. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Nov 2, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR TRIM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER,DRAWERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,CUP HOLDER,MOP SINK BASIN,COUNTER TOP AT SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT & FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE & SEAL MISSING,LOOSE & RUSTED OUT WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Oct 26, 2011
Routine
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS & FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO 7-RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND SAFE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/26/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR TRIM.
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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.MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER,DRAWERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,VENTILATION VENTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,CUP HOLDER,MOP SINK BASIN,COUNTER TOP AT SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY.
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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.MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT & FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE & SEAL MISSING,LOOSE & RUSTED OUT WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Aug 17, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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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 SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND BOWL FRONT PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047 on file is from Apr 3, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521047 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.