Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 — KFC
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 — KFC 40 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 24 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE MOP SINK, THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/26/2025, REPORT #2624510 # #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGNAIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE MOP SINK, THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP/HOT HOLDING STATION, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND BOXES IN THE REAR POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVING AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-28-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP/HOT HOLDING STATION, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA . MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 19, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MOP AREA, MANAGER'S OFFICE AND ONE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jul 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2587959 ON 1/11/24 NOT CORRECTED: 36 - OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS WITH ROLLING WHEELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. 55 - CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. 55 - REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BACKSIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WAS BETWEEN 66-95F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISH WASHING AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DESCRIBING ALL SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS, WHICH WILL PROHIBIT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES FROM WORKING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS WITH ROLLING WHEELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING A METAL BRACELET WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD IS RESTRICTED TO A PLAIN WEDDING BAND ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Mar 9, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM REAR EXTERIOR DOOR-SWEEP TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR ALLOWING A 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF SHELVING UNDERNEATH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM REAR EXTERIOR DOOR-SWEEP TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR ALLOWING A 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF SHELVING UNDERNEATH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,PREP TABLES,HOT AND COLD LINE EQUIPMENT.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILE IN MOPSINK BASIN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL BASES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION VENTS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,UNDER DINING AREA SODA MACHINE CABINET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 29, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73.2F IN THE SMALLER UNISEX TOILET ROOM FOR CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.MUST HAVE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,PREP TABLES,HOT AND COLD LINE EQUIPMENT.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILE IN MOPSINK BASIN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL BASES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION VENTS .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,UNDER DINING AREA SODA MACHINE CABINET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 30, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM SIDE OF FRYERS INS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HOSE ON ECOLAB DEVICE MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 4-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRY STORE, AND CHEMICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jan 14, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASIN OF HAND-SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK, AND INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST REPAIR SINK BY 1/16/18 (2 DAYS TO REPAIR SINK)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100F IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE TO A MINIMUM OF 110F PER CITY CODE, TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM SIDE OF FRYERS INS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HOSE ON ECOLAB DEVICE MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 4-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRY STORE, AND CHEMICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Jan 10, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON TOP OF THE BLODGETT OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.
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May 16, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS, AND DRAIND IN HAND SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTNED. CONTAINERS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICK UPS OR ADD A CONTAINER. ALL COTAINERS MUST BE CLOSED AND FREE OF OVERFLOWING ARBAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS, AND DRAIND IN HAND SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS, AND DRAIND IN HAND SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2016
Complaint
5 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 THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE DIRT/GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 20, 2016
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 THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET/PREP AREAS, THE WALLS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE REAR BY THE MOPSINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE MOPSINK AREA BY THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Apr 18, 2016
License
5 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 THE CAN OPENER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. THE KNOB ON THE TOILET IS BROKEN AND IT CAN'T BE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE TOILET. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET/PREP AREAS, THE WALLS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE REAR BY THE MOPSINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE MOPSINK AREA BY THE TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COLD WATER AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS (3 TOTAL). HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 141.4F TO 144.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE TO ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH. ALSO, MUST REPLACE THE DIRTY TUBE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 65.3F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE FRYERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEATIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES BEHIND FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FLOUR. ALSO FOUND BASE BOARD DAMAGED IN SPOTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Oct 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALSO ALL PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING OF FOOD PARTICLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Apr 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 19, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES, RESTORE HOT WATER TO ALL PLUMBING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND BOTH OF THE ICE MACHINES HAVE BLACK MOLD IN THE INTERIOR CHUTE AREA AND THE OUTSIDE HINGE AREA IS DIRTY, HAVE THE MACHINES PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL.
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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.FOUND THE CABINET BELOW THE DRIVE THRU SODA STATION IS DIRTY AND WATER DAMAGED, REMOVE THE WATER DAMAGED SURFACES. THE FOOD PANS AND LIDS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE PANS AND LIDS UNTIL THEY ARE SANITARY. PIPES WITH EXPOSED INSULATION NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE DOOR NEED TO BE COVERED TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED, REAR AREA OF FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN AND CLEAN SIDE VENTS OF PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS, WALK IN COOLERS, FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVES . THE REFRIGERATION FOR THE SERVICE AREA IS NOT WORKING OR HAS BEEN REMOVED AND ICE BINS ARE BEING USED INSTEAD, REPAIR AND OR REPLACE THE REFRIGERATION NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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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.FLOORS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY AND NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, TABLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT. THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY IN THE MOP AREA AND CHICKEN COOLER, CHECK AND REPAIR ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER EQUIPMENT SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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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.SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO CHICKEN COOLER. REATTACH BASEBOARD ALONG WALLBASE IN CHICKEN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPAIR CRACKED WALLBASE TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AT DOOR ENTRANCE. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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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.CLEAN OUT AND OPEN THE DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS BELOW THE CONVEYOR OVEN AND BY THE BACK DOOR.
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Apr 17, 2012
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES, RESTORE HOT WATER TO ALL PLUMBING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: THE MEN'S ROOM URINAL OVERFLOWS WHEN FLUSHED, REPAIR THE UNRINAL SO THE WASTE FLUSHES DOWN THE DRAIN. In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BOTH OF THE ICE MACHINES HAVE BLACK MOLD IN THE INTERIOR CHUTE AREA AND THE OUTSIDE HINGE AREA IS DIRTY, HAVE THE MACHINES PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED AND SANITIZED. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CABINET BELOW THE DRIVE THRU SODA STATION IS DIRTY AND WATER DAMAGED, REMOVE THE WATER DAMAGED SURFACES. THE FOOD PANS AND LIDS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE PANS AND LIDS UNTIL THEY ARE SANITARY. PIPES WITH EXPOSED INSULATION NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE DOOR NEED TO BE COVERED TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED, REAR AREA OF FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN AND CLEAN SIDE VENTS OF PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS, WALK IN COOLERS, FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVES . THE REFRIGERATION FOR THE SERVICE AREA IS NOT WORKING OR HAS BEEN REMOVED AND ICE BINS ARE BEING USED INSTEAD, REPAIR AND OR REPLACE THE REFRIGERATION NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE ESTABLISHMENT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY AND NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, TABLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT. THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY IN THE MOP AREA AND CHICKEN COOLER, CHECK AND REPAIR ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER EQUIPMENT SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO CHICKEN COOLER. REATTACH BASEBOARD ALONG WALLBASE IN CHICKEN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPAIR CRACKED WALLBASE TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AT DOOR ENTRANCE. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN OUT AND OPEN THE DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS BELOW THE CONVEYOR OVEN AND BY THE BACK DOOR.
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Nov 1, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED, REAR AREA OF FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN AND CLEAN SIDE VENTS OF PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS, SHELVES ETC.
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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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, TABLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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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. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO CHICKEN COOLER. REATTACH BASEBOARD ALONG WALLBASE IN CHICKEN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPAIR CRACKED WALLBASE TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AT DOOR ENTRANCE. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED 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. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE AND THEY MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Aug 15, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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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: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED, REAR AREA OF FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN AND CLEAN SIDE VENTS OF PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS, SHELVES ETC.
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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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, TABLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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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. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO CHICKEN COOLER. REATTACH BASEBOARD ALONG WALLBASE IN CHICKEN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPAIR CRACKED WALLBASE TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AT DOOR ENTRANCE. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED 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. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE AND THEY MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. THE CHICKEN COOLER BASEBOARDS HAVE LARGE GAPS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP. REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL FOOD UTENSILS OF ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE DRIVE IN SIDE REACH IN COOLER, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND WAS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTALL THE MISSING GREASE CATCH CONTAINERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM TO CATCH ALL THE GREASE DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR.
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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 anTHE MINOR LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- d 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.
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Mar 25, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CHICKEN COOLER BASEBOARDS HAVE LARGE GAPS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP. REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FOOD UTENSILS OF ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE DRIVE IN SIDE REACH IN COOLER, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND WAS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTALL THE MISSING GREASE CATCH CONTAINERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM TO CATCH ALL THE GREASE DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MINOR LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 16, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. ALL THREE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAVE ONLY 160.1�F HOT WATER. FOOD HANDLERS ARE UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURE OF WATER. FOOD SERVICE CEASED, SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED, A PLUMBER REPLACED THE MIXING VALVE FOR ALL OF THE HANDSINK PLUMBING AND 110-115�F MIXED WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE SINKS AT THIS TIME.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE STAINLESS STEEL FOOD PANS WITH COLE SLAW, CORN, POTATOES, ETC IN THEM HAVE BROWN COLORED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE TOP AND EDGES OF THE PANS. THE PIZZA DOUGH PANS ARE DIRTY. DISCARD ALL FOOD STORED IN UNSANITARY PANS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE PANS UNTIL ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD IS BUILDUP IS REMOVED. A OPEN BOTTLE OF SODA WAS FOUND STORED IN THE BIN OF THE ICE MAKER. THE ICE WAS DUMPED OUT AND THE MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF SO THE INTERIOR CAN BE SANITIZED.
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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. MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 161337/2588 DATED JULY 10,2009 STILL FOUND INCLUDE: (32) ALL FOOD SHELVING AND WORK TABLES, FRAMES, LEGS AND CASTERS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE. (33) THE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. (34) THE FLOORS HAVE PILES OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKED AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER. (35) THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS ARE DIRTY. CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AND KITCHEN IN DETAIL UNTIL IT IS CLEAN AND SANITARY.
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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. THE CHICKEN COOLER BASEBOARDS HAVE LARGE GAPS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP. REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL FOOD UTENSILS OF ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE DRIVE IN SIDE REACH IN COOLER, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND WAS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTALL THE MISSING GREASE CATCH CONTAINERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM TO CATCH ALL THE GREASE DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE MINOR LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 — KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 — KFC on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 40 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 — KFC?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 — KFC.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 — KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 — KFC have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
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