Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC

1617 E 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60617

American

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC stretching back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 24, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 24, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 24, 2019

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PRPE AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A LIQUID ON THE TABLE LOCATED BEHIND THE DRINK MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE PIPES LOCATED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jun 7, 2018

Routine

2 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 EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND PRESSURE COOKERS) TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN REAR EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAME EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Jan 12, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD -UP ON BACK OF STOVE AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Jun 22, 2016

Complaint

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 INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Feb 3, 2016

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR OF COOKING AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FLOUR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR IN DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 Jun 24, 2019. The public record contains five 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 three times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC.

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

No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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