Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2011, Kentucky Fried Chicken has 16 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken is from Mar 26, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four 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 nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kentucky Fried Chicken on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED SOFT DRINK MACHINES AT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW AND LOBBY AREA BOTH IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING OF SPILLAGE AND SODA RESIDUE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED IN BUCKET DIRECTLY UNDER DUSTY PIPES AND WIRES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND ICE SCOOP STORAGE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPER FOR COLESLAW STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE PIPES AND SURROUNDING SURFACE AREAS LOCATED BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN'S URINAL UNABLE TO FLUSH. ADDITIONAL TOILET IN WORKING ORDER INSIDE OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Jun 11, 2019
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE HANDLES AND DOORS ON THE HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE NOZZLES OF THE DRINK STATION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED MEN'S URINAL UNABLE TO FLUSH. ADDITIONAL TOILET IN WORKING ORDER INSIDE OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED MINOR LEAKS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEED TO BE REGROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BY THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD, DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS IN THE REAR, ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE PIPES LOCATED BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Apr 20, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, OVENS AND BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSERS IN REAR TO REMOVE STICKY RESIDUE FROM SYRUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; REPLACE. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS WITH DUST IN KITCHEN AND BOTH WASHROOMS; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. DUST ON WALL IN REAR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND DUST ON WINDOW VENT BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK; CLEAN WALL AND VENT. CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE OF FRIST WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.
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Apr 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN PREP TABLES IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 THE WALLS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Dec 9, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE POP NOZZLE AT THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE TO REMOVE RESIDUE. MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOP AROUND POP MACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND INSIDE THE DRIVE THRU SMALL REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Sep 9, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE DIRTY IN THE REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 1 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES.
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Apr 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER,THE COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLE, AND THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,FLOUR AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING ESPECIALLY IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT. WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, DISHASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS NEED CLEANING. ALL ATTACHED PIPING TO WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING(GREASY BUILD-UP AND FOOD NOTED). CLEAN ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLESAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALOMG 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: MUST CLEAN THE WALL OF FOOD SPILLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN TENDERS SITTING THAWING OUT INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT 0F THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING PROCEDURES,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DUMPED FOOD ITEMS DURING INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,MAC & CHEESE AND GRAVY SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS NEAR THE PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREP,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: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE CHICKEN PREP AREA OF DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Dec 19, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT NOT BEING SANITIZED, OBSERVED METAL STRAINER AND METAL PAN USED IN FOOD PREP AREA BEING WASHED AND RINSED IN 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR. SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMP. SINK SET UP WITH MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SITTING IN THE SOLUTION AND HAD QUAT CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF LESS THAN 50PPM. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY AND TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, INTERIOR CABINETS OF OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF OVENS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, AND CABINET INTERIOR UNDERNEATH POP DISPENSING STATION IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT( GREASE AND FOOD OBSERVED),IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS(DIRT AND DEBRIS), AND INSIDE ALL WALK-IN UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT. WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, DISHASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS NEED CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING(RUSTY DEPOSITS FOUND ON WALLS UNDERNEATH 3 COMP. SINK AND ON ALL 3 WALLS ENCLOSING MOP SINK IN REAR BY WALK-IN COOLERS. ALL ATTACHED PIPING TO WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING(GREASY BUILD-UP AND FOOD NOTED). CLEAN ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN MOP CLOSET AND SMALL CLOSET NEXT TO IT BY WASHROOMS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: NO NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ANYWHERE ON PREMISES. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-020(A).
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Nov 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE NOSSEL OF SODA MACHINE IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LEFT SIDE ENTRANCE AREA.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT,(DUST PANS),AFTER EACH USE BEFORE STORAGE.
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Dec 7, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 26, 2012
Complaint
2 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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.9-LIVE INSECTS/ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA.CONTACT PEST CO. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DUST PANS STORED NOT CLEAN AND STORAGE CLOSET IN FRONT OF COUNTER,TOO CLUTTERED ON FLOORS.MUST INSTALL STORAGE UNIT TO PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOORS.
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Sep 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER PART OF INTERIOR ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE ON LEFT SIDE.MUST REPAIR
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DUST PANS STORED NOT CLEAN AND STORAGE CLOSET IN FRONT OF COUNTER,TOO CLUTTERED ON FLOORS.MUST INSTALL STORAGE UNIT TO PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOORS.
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Feb 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CARTS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER COUNTER AND UNDER SODA MACHINE NOT FINISHED NEEDS REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. AND WALLS IN REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 26, 2020. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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