Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054 nine times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2015. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054 since Jan 15, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXER,CAN OPENER,DEEP FRYERS,GREASE STRAINER,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SODA TABLE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER MACHINE NOZZLE,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,SOME SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NUMEROUS TRASH BAGS AND BOXES ON GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL AND LID WIDE OPEN AND OTHER DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT FITTING DUE TO TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST CLOSE LIDS.REMOVE AND CLEAN GROUND IN OUTSIDE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXER,CAN OPENER,DEEP FRYERS,GREASE STRAINER,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SODA TABLE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER MACHINE NOZZLE,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,SOME SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF,NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN FRONT REACH IN BOX FREEZER. OBSERVED THE FOOD TRAYS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT 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 GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 2, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK ON INTERIOR OF THE SODA DISPENSER PUMP.
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Jun 25, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MOP SINKS AND THE OPEN SITE DRAIN WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK ON INTERIOR OF THE SODA DISPENSER PUMP.
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HOT HOLDING FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HALF OF THE LOWER HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 118 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ENTIRE UNIT AT 140 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 118-131 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: WASHROOM FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 531613 ON 10/13/2011 NOT CORRECTED. (32)FOUND BROKEN LIDS/CONTAINERS FOR COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 13, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LIDS/CONTAINERS FOR COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DRAIN PANS NOT CLEAN FOR SODA MACHINE AT CUSTOMER AREAS.
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Apr 8, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Must clean and maintain the following: ice dispensers at both soda machines to remove mold build up. Interiors of hot holding units (shelves, racks, etc).
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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 and maintain the following equipment: remove grease under hot holding equipment at prep station, interior of fryers (bottom cabinets), prep tables, exterior of cooking equipment
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean all floor drains daily. Clean floors under, around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove food crumbs, grease and dirt. Floor tile at bottom of one utility sink in poor repair; repair/replace.
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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. Repair wall panel outside of walkin cooler where ants observed. Also by utility sink where in poor repair. Clean all ceiling vents and light shields to remove dust observed. Reattach loose vent in womens washroom ceiling. Remove dust from vents over convection oven.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Instructed on proper storage of wet mops (head of mop stored upright) to help eliminate fruit fly activity.
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Mar 18, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Must clean and maintain the following: ice dispensers at both soda machines to remove mold build up. Interiors of hot holding units (shelves, racks, etc).
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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 and maintain the following equipment: remove grease under hot holding equipment at prep station, interior of fryers (bottom cabinets), prep tables, exterior of cooking equipment
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean all floor drains daily. Clean floors under, around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove food crumbs, grease and dirt. Floor tile at bottom of one utility sink in poor repair; repair/replace.
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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. Repair wall panel outside of walkin cooler where ants observed. Also by utility sink where in poor repair. Clean all ceiling vents and light shields to remove dust observed. Reattach loose vent in womens washroom ceiling. Remove dust from vents over convection oven.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Instructed on proper storage of wet mops (head of mop stored upright) to help eliminate fruit fly activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054 on file is from Jan 15, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken 521054 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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