Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON AND ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ON AND ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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74
Feb 22, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; THE SINK HAS A MINOR BACKUP WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. ALSO FOUND LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/1/2022, REPORT #2552351. #57-UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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86
Mar 1, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A BUILD UP OF PINK COLORED DEBRIS COATING THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASE TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP ON THE WALL BASE TILES AND FLOOR LOCATED NEAR THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE ICED TEA MACHINES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Feb 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS; WATER TEMPERATURES ARE AT 79 F AND 80 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A BUILD UP OF PINK COLORED DEBRIS COATING THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BASE TILES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP ON THE WALL BASE TILES AND FLOOR LOCATED NEAR THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE ICED TEA MACHINES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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64
Jan 17, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE, MICROWAVE AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE, MICROWAVE AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES & PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,DRIVE -THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD
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May 3, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,WHEEL BASES & PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,DRIVE -THRU UNDER SODA MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Mar 31, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SOURCE OF RAIN / WASTE WATER CONTAMINATION OF WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM CEILINGS & CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ON TO FLOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,VENTILATION VENTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WATER SPLASHING INTO DEEP FRYER AND ON TOP OF OTHER EQUIPMENT,DOOR WAY OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH FREEZING ICE STREAMING DOWN DOOR,DOOR WAY LEADING TO REAR POP STORAGE AREA,AND LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA AND LOBBY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND DINING AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKS AND MAINTAIN .(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FOOT PEDAL AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR HAVE TO PUSH DOWN VERY HARD TO GET WATER TO FLOW FROM FAUCET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOE,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:20 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL ON ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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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 FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,ALL PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,MICROWAVE,MIXER,ROLLING CARTS,BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS,SODA CADDY,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE STANDING AND POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER,MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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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,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING , DINING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE AND BROKEN WALL TRIM AND WALL BASE ON EXTERIOR & INTERIOR OF CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DBERI FROM FILTERS,VENTS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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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,WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR POP CADDY AREA,INTERIOR OIL CONTAINERS,STORAGE AND MOP SINK CLOSET,EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING .
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE FIRST WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Mar 10, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR, ABOVE THE FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Sep 28, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FILTER CONTAINERS FOR WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE AND BROKEN BASE COVE BY WALK IN COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS INSIDE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER WITH LOOSE SHEET METAL.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Dec 17, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE RACKS,POP RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,MIXER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER ,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLERS,RUSTED OUT DOOR FRAME AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,BROKEN WINDOW LEDGE IN DINING AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER FILTER AT HOT WATER UNIT,LOOSE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM ATTACHED VENTILATION VENTS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
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Dec 9, 2014
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 MORE THAN 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF GAP IN WALL PANELING ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR MOP SINK,IN BROKEN WALL BASE TILES IN PREP AREA,ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER.ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/9/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOE,CORN,GRAVY,ETC)IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON DUTY, PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1493392 8/7/14 NOT CORRECTED #34-INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA (BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR,BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING AREA).MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES BY REAR DOOR.#36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT COOKING HOOD/EXHAUST AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MIDDLE WALK IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE RACKS,POP RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,MIXER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,UNDER SIDES OF ALL PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER ,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
34
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 WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLERS,RUSTED OUT DOOR FRAME AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA,BROKEN WINDOW LEDGE IN DINING AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER FILTER AT HOT WATER UNIT,LOOSE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM ATTACHED VENTILATION VENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
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64
Aug 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA (BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR, BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING AREA)-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES (BY REAR EXIT DOOR).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT COOKING HOOD/EXHAUST (FAR RIGHT) AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE (MIDDLE) WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT SHIELD.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Sep 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises or certificate posted or available during inspection, when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Chicken 150.6 F on warmer. Manager states that she does not have a city of chicago certicate on premises. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises when potentially hazardous foods are served and prepared. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep counters, deep fryer cabinets, storage racks in walk-in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jun 30, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (MIDDLE WIC).------------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 15, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINE (FRONT DINING/PREP AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND MOPSINK IN FRONT DINING AREA (CLOSET).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE SPILLAGE ON WALLS BEHIND CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Oct 8, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #414108 DATED 10-01-2010. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. (#29) (#34-INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. #38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLES AT FRONT MOP SINK IN CLOSET, ORIGINAL DATE 03-25-2009 INSPECTION REPORT #19164 (1410). CONTRACTOR ON SITE. MANAGER STATED WORK WILL BE DONE BY 10-15-2010.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #19164 (1410) DATED 03-25-2009. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #34-INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. #38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLES AT FRONT MOP SINK IN CLOSET. VIOLATION REMAINS. MOVED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINE (FRONT DINING/PREP AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE SPILLAGE ON WALLS BEHIND CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Oct 1, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICAPAL CODE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #19164 (1410) DATED 03-25-2009. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #34-INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. #38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDLES AT FRONT MOPSINK IN CLOSET.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINE (FRONT DINING/PREP AREA).
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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. NOTED GREASE SPILLAGE ON WALLS BEHIND CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289 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 #5289 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken #5289 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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