Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051

3696 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051 has been inspected eight times since 2011. On Mar 26, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051 dates to Mar 26, 2015.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051 is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY STANDING WATER FROM PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS FOR COURSE.
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Jan 20, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS AND TRAYS ,HOT HOLDING CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR HALL WAY,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY STANDING WATER FROM PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES AT DRIVE-THRU,DINING AREA SODA MACHINE,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS FOR COURSE.
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Jan 9, 2015
Complaint
9 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER LOWER SHELF AND CABINET,HOT WATER TANK AREA,CO2 TANKS,UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.NOTICE HOLE AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO EXTERIOR WALL IN HOT WATER ROOM POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR AND SEAL PIPE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/9/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,LOWER SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS AND TRAYS ,HOT HOLDING CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR HALL WAY,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY STANDING WATER FROM PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES AT DRIVE-THRU,DINING AREA SODA MACHINE,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS FOR COURSE.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES REAR PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK WITHOUT A BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE(DO NOT USE HOSE) UNTIL BACK FLOW DEVICE IS ATTACHED.
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Jun 16, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT 53.6*F AT THIS TIME, REPAIR MAN WENT FOR A PART TO REPAIR FREEZER FAN. FREEZER TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE/STORE FOOD IN THIS FREEZER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 42LBS (22BAGS)OF PRE COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURETHE RANGE WAS FROM 56.3*F, TO 46.4*F 1 1/2 CASES OF APPLE PIES THAWED AT 53.4*F MANAGER DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF THE ABOVE FOOD 50LBS, $75.00 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FREEZER, AND REAR PREP AREA STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,DRY MOP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME, AIR TEMPERATURE 47.1F, EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME, INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION/WALK-IN FREEZER ON SITE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX $50 VALUE 15LBS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DOOR FRAME INBETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING, HOLES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE SMOKE ACCUMULATION ON SITE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
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 shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. observed standing water in between floor tiles in prep area,must re-grout.
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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. observed walls in poor repair at lower walls in office storage area behind storage unit,must repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051 on file is from Mar 26, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521051 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.