Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2019
100
Score
Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2016. Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC was last inspected on Jul 2, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC since Jul 2, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 2, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 25, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 55(FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS, COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MAINTAIN ALL)AND VIOLATION 58 (ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE TRAINING.)CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Dec 7, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS, COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE TRAINING.
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Nov 30, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES NEEDED TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY IN WHICH THE MANAGERS AND FOOD EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND GARBAGE FILLED PLASTIC BAGS COVERING THE ENTIRE GROUND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS AND INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. KEEP FREE OF DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE FRYERS, COOLERS AND GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE TRAINING.
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May 10, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
5 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: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FORTY DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDER THE COAT HOOKS FOR EMPLOYEES, TEN DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE LARGE GREASE RECEPTORS, EIGHT UNDERNEATH THE SYRUP DISPENSER BOXES FOR THE SODA AND FIFTY ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE COUNTER AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. ALSO CLEAN IN WALK=IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 17, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LEAN THE MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND PREP TABLES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES IN THE CHICKEN PREP AND COOKING AREA). CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER AND FLOUR ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AND CLEAN AS POOSIBLE. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FOUND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER SECTIONS THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN PAINT, OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR ALL WALLS WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS.CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE MASSIVE DIRT, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOIUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 1-28-17 ON REPORT# 1989859 NOT CORRECTED: -18- REAR EXIT DOOR STILL HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE DOOR. THIS DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NON COMPLIANT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND PREP TABLES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES IN THE CHICKEN PREP AND COOKING AREA). CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER AND FLOUR ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AND CLEAN AS POOSIBLE. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FOUND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER SECTIONS THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN PAINT, OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR ALL WALLS WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS.CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE MASSIVE DIRT, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 2, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM STILL IN POOR REPAIR. MANAGER HAS A WORK ORDER INDICATING THAT THE PART(MASTER CONTROL VALVE) REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER HAS BEEN ORDERED AND WILL ARRIVE ON 3-3-17 AND INSTALLED 3-4-17). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THER LARGE OIL STORAGE TANKS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND(HOLE IN WALL COVE IN SAME ), IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT WHICH HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. OVERFLOWING TRASH AND BOXES THAT WERE NOT BROKEN DOWN FOUND ABOVE THE RIM WITH THE LIDS OPEN IN BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE OUTSIDE ENCLOSED AREA. MUST PROPERLY DISCARD TRASH AND KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND PREP TABLES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES IN THE CHICKEN PREP AND COOKING AREA). CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER AND FLOUR ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AND CLEAN AS POOSIBLE. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FOUND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER SECTIONS THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN PAINT, OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR ALL WALLS WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS.CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE MASSIVE DIRT, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOPP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN PAN ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. PROPERLY STORE THIS UTENSIL COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 28, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOT HOT RUNNING WATER FOUND IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 62.2F. ALSO FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR SERVICE COUNTER, TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 50F. ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THER LARGE OIL STORAGE TANKS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND(HOLE IN WALL COVE IN SAME ), IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT WHICH HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. OVERFLOWING TRASH AND BOXES THAT WERE NOT BROKEN DOWN FOUND ABOVE THE RIM WITH THE LIDS OPEN IN BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE OUTSIDE ENCLOSED AREA. MUST PROPERLY DISCARD TRASH AND KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY, COLE SLAW, AND CHICKEN POT PIES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SOLD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND PREP TABLES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES IN THE CHICKEN PREP AND COOKING AREA). CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER AND FLOUR ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AND CLEAN AS POOSIBLE. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FOUND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER SECTIONS THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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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 UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR ALL WALLS WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS.CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE MASSIVE DIRT, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOPP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN PAN ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. PROPERLY STORE THIS UTENSIL COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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May 23, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH THE FLOOR MATS.
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Apr 18, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE DUST ON THE ELECTRICAL WIRES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC on file is from Jul 2, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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