Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC, the earliest from 2017. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 23 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink exceeding maximum temperature, Main prep area hand wash sink water temperature is at 124f, unable to wash hands properly, only one hot knob for faucet unable to mix cold with hot, instructed manager to provide water temp between 100-120f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Oil spills and food debris noted behind cook line and drive through station. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Oct 29, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED CLEANING, CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Oct 6, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED CLEANING, CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2592094 4/3/24 NOT CORRECTED- #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38 6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.#55- 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK KNEE ONE PETAL WITH HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 159.6F ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT & DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DRIVE-THRU.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 3, 2024
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE-THRU.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 26, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HIM GO INTO THE DINING AREA AND THEN RETURNED TO REAR KITCHEN AREA AND HANDLE A PAN TO PUT FOOD ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WHEN HE RETURNED INTO FOOD PREP AREA.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS RANGING FROM 46.2F-52.9F ON A RACK INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 2.5LBS.$60.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA AND 2-4 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN VESTIBULE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ONLY AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOE,COLE SLAW,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE-THRU.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 8, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ATTACHED PIPING TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDULE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT REGULARLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT THE COOKLINE, DISHWASHING AREA, BACK STORAGE, AND PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
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Sep 6, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TOILET RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE FROM FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTION UNDER SANITIZING (FURTHEST RIGHT) BASIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING EXCESSIVELY, AND DRAINING ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA STREWN WITH TRASH BAGS, FOOD WASTE,AND LITTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CLEANED AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AROUND NOZZLES OF SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE THROUGH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Mar 10, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND FLOOR AREAS ON THE SIDE OF GREASE TRAP, BEHIND FRYERS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALL AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Aug 21, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND DUMPER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE PIPING ATTACHED TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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May 10, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286 — KFC is inspected around two times per year on average.
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