Kentucky Fried Chicken

1914 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2020
64
Score
Medium Risk

Kentucky Fried Chicken has been inspected 17 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2020. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 20, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 10 violations.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Kentucky Fried Chicken on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

17
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2020
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM MOP SINK BASIN AND WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MOP SINK BASIN IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER AND LOBBY AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CORNER OF WALL IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
56
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.WALK IN COOLER CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER,UNUSED PREP COOLER,ICE DISPENSERS AT SODA MACHINES AND COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MACHINE IN DINING AREA,HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEAR REAR DRIVE THRU AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.
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Feb 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2360143 2/7/20 NOT CORRECTED #49-THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55- WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGH OUT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER .
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.WALK IN COOLER CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER,UNUSED PREP COOLER,ICE DISPENSERS AT SODA MACHINES AND COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MACHINE IN DINING AREA,HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEAR REAR DRIVE THRU AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MOP SINK BASIN IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER AND LOBBY AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CORNER OF WALL IN LOBBY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM MOP SINK BASIN AND WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER STORAGE AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOXIC SUBSTANCE NOT PROPERLY STORED.OBSERVED A PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE OF CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION SITTING ON COUNTER TOP AT OPEN AIR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS (COLE SLAW).MUST KEEP CHEMICALS SEPERATE FROM FOOD AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED SPRAY BOTTLE FROM AREA.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2261616 2/6/19 NOT CORRECTED #49-THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55- THE WALLS BEHIND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT. WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGH OUT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER .
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.WALK IN COOLER CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER,UNUSED PREP COOLER,ICE DISPENSERS AT SODA MACHINES AND COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MACHINE IN DINING AREA,HOT HOLDING UNITS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEAR REAR DRIVE THRU AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM MOP SINK BASIN AND WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MOP SINK BASIN IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER AND LOBBY AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CORNER OF WALL IN LOBBY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER STORAGE AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 6, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BEHIND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT. WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. -THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGH OUT WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT DID NOT HAVE PROOF THAT THEY MET IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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86
May 17, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS QUANTITIES OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS SPILLING OUT OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, AND LITTERING THE FLOOR AROUND IT. THE GARBAGE WAS ALSO LITTERED THROUGHOUT THEIR SURROUNDING PARKING LOT. FACILITY CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION BY VOLUNTARILY CLEANING UP ALL DEBRIS AND GARBAGE IN THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FRYER PREP AREA. OBSERVED A STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR, AND WALLS BY THE PREP AREA SODA MACHINE. OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS ON WALLS AND ALONG COVING UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED A FOUL MOLD-LIKE ODOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED VENT COVERS DIRTY THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL WOODEN DOORS IN THE WASHROOMS MUST BE CLEAN AND/OR PAINTED. ALL WHITE PLASTIC SHELF LINERS ON ALL SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND HOT HOLDING UNITS(HOT BOXES), COUNTER BEHIND THE POP DISPENSING UNIT IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP PRESENT. CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILAGE OF POP ON COUNTER BEHIND SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING UNIT IN DINING ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT, OR REPLACE: ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT, ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WERE DIRT, GREASE, AND DUST BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT, CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
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78
Feb 27, 2017
Routine
8 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 PROPERLY MAINTAINED. BOTH GARBAGE DUMSPTERS FOUND WITH LIDS UP AND OVER FLOWING TRASH(INCLUDING BOXES THAT WERE NOT BROKEN DOWN) IN THE CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED ON GARBAGE DUMSPTERS AND THE GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL WOODEN DOORS IN THE WASHROOMS MUST BE CLEAN AND/OR PAINTED. ALL WHITE PLASTIC SHELF LINERS ON ALL SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND HOT HOLDING UNITS(HOT BOXES), COUNTER BEHIND THE POP DISPENSING UNIT IN DRIVE-THRU AREA. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP PRESENT. CLEAN EXCESSIVE SPILAGE OF POP ON COUNTER BEHIND SELF-SERVICE POP DISPENSING UNIT IN DINING ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT, OR REPLACE: ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT, ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WERE DIRT, GREASE, AND DUST BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT, CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FRESH WATER LINE OF THE POP DISPENSING UNIT IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN REAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA(ARTICLES STORED ALL OVER THE FLOOR). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER AND ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH REQUIREMENTS.
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67
Sep 20, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE PRESSURE COOKERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, GROUT WORN DOWN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE MOP SINK AND UNDER/IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMNT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND PROVIDE GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Jun 17, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WHEELS OF FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME
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86
Jun 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: PREMISES MANUALLY CAPS AND SELLS 1/2 GALLON AND GALLON CONTAINERS OF STRAWBERRY LEMONADE, LEMONADE, UNSWEETENED AND SWEETENED ICED TEA. NO VARIANCE/DOCUMENTED PROCEDURE APPROVED FROM HEALTH DEPT TO MANUALLY CAP BEVERAGES. INSTD TO CEASE MANUALLY CAPPING UNTIL APPROVAL RECEIVED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS ABLE TO CLOSE AND BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WHEELS OF FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR WALLBASE OF RAW CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE , CAUSING STANDING WATER/DEBRIS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. VENTS IN PREP AREA NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED DRAIN COVER AT UTILITY SINK. COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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95
Aug 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN AT POP SODA STATION.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF NOZZEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALLS UNDER TABLE AT DRIVE THRU AREA NOT CLEANED OF DEBRIS AND FLUID STAINS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK NOT CLEAN OF HEAVY DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN SINK.
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86
Apr 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT DRIVE IN WINDOW, AND IN DEAD COOLER AT REAR. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN DEAD WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Apr 25, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, INTERIORS OF OVENS, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND 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: REAR DOOR NEEDS REPAIRING, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. WALLS SURROUNDING MOP SINK BY FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS NEED TO BE SEALED. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE POP IS STORED MUST BE KEPT DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPER CONNECTED TO THIRD SECTION OF 3 COMP SINK NOT TIGHT, WATER CONSTANTLY DRAINING OUT IN FLOOR DRAIN- MUST REPAIR. REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK OF FAUCET ON 3 COMP. SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR ( INCLUDING BOTH MOP SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: : ALL PERSONELL REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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78
Apr 6, 2011
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, INTERIORS OF OVENS, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND 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: REAR DOOR NEEDS REPAIRING, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. WALLS SURROUNDING MOP SINK BY FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS NEED TO BE SEALED. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE POP IS STORED MUST BE KEPT DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPER CONNECTED TO THIRD SECTION OF 3 COMP SINK NOT TIGHT, WATER CONSTANTLY DRAINING OUT IN FLOOR DRAIN- MUST REPAIR. REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK OF FAUCET ON 3 COMP. SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR ( INCLUDING BOTH MOP SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONELL REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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78
Feb 7, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ON PREMISES TO REINSPECT CHICKEN HOLDING UNIT THAT WAS NOT CONSISTENTLY HOLDING AIR TEMPS OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. UNIT MUST REMAIN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, STILL FINDING INADEQUATE AIR TEMPS OF VARYING DEGREES RANGING FROM 99.1-146.1. UNIT MAY NEED TO BE ENCLOSED TO WORK PROPERLY AND HOLD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. IF FOUND USING UNIT, ADDITIONAL LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN-NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, INTERIORS OF OVENS, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND 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: REAR DOOR NEEDS REPAIRING, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. WALLS SURROUNDING MOP SINK BY FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS NEED TO BE SEALED. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE POP IS STORED MUST BE KEPT DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPER CONNECTED TO THIRD SECTION OF 3 COMP SINK NOT TIGHT, WATER CONSTANTLY DRAINING OUT IN FLOOR DRAIN- MUST REPAIR. REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK OF FAUCET ON 3 COMP. SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR ( INCLUDING BOTH MOP SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONELL REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHICKEN NOT CONSISTENTLY HOLDING ALL CHICKEN AT PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE HOTTER IN THE CENTER SECTIONS OF UNIT(146 DEGREES) ON FRONT SIDE OF UNIT AIR TEMPERATURE IS 128 DEGREES WHICH MAY BE THE RESULT OF UNIT BEING OPEN. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND IT MUST BE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER TMPERATURES OF 128.1-131.5 DEGREES. CHICKEN MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED- CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) 10 LB VALUD AT 20.00
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYER UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES & RACKS, INTERIORS OF OVENS, SIDES AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND 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: REAR DOOR NEEDS REPAIRING, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. WALLS SURROUNDING MOP SINK BY FOOD PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS NEED TO BE SEALED. FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE POP IS STORED MUST BE KEPT DRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPER CONNECTED TO THIRD SECTION OF 3 COMP SINK NOT TIGHT, WATER CONSTANTLY DRAINING OUT IN FLOOR DRAIN- MUST REPAIR. REPAIR CONSTANT LEAK OF FAUCET ON 3 COMP. SINK. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR ( INCLUDING BOTH MOP SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONELL REGARDLESS OF TITLE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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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 Feb 20, 2020. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.