Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2018
67
Score
Going back to 2010, Kentucky Fried Chicken has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Kentucky Fried Chicken's record stops at Dec 4, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 10 times.
Kentucky Fried Chicken's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
5
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OPEN OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTERS, AND GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS NOT CLEAN / MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA. MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) MANAGERS CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION-COS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AREA FOOD LINE PREP AND FRYING STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED ALL MANSGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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May 15, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF FOOD OVENS AND PANS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, SANITIZE AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DRY MOP THE AREA. OBSERVED ICEY FLOOR/MUD ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR AND AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENT AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONCOMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. PREMISES USES KFC FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM. PREMISES DO NOT HAVE IDPH LETTER FROM APRIL CAULK DATED 2014 AND NO EMPLOYEE LIST AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 13, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( COOKING / SERVING CHICKEN).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: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT PREP, COOKING, FRYER STATION AND DISH WASHING, MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS
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May 24, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO EXTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE 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: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING THRU-OUT PREP, COOKING, FRYER STATION AND DISH WASHING, MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR FAUCET.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, HAS SLIGHT BUILD UP.ALSO EXTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE 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: OBSERVED 3- BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYER COOKING AREA.MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL.
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Jan 5, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON REAR PREP FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS, LEGS BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, SODA DISPENSER UNIT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER,ETC. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG TOP OF BASEBOARDS NEAR DRIVE THRU AREA, EXPOSED SINKS, ETC. SEAL OPENING AROUND FAUCET OF CLOSET UTILITY SINK. SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILE NEAR FRYERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR STOPPER FOR SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING HOSE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN FRONT OF WALIK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SHELVES, AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT FLO0R TILES NEAR FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR FRYERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR FRYERS AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 18, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISH AREA AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR (GREENBEANS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH VENT (FALLING)IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, REPLACE MISSING (REAR PREP), CRACKED(DISH AREA) AND REATTACH SHIELD OVER CHICKEN HOLDING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE NEED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 18, 2011
Routine
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, POP MACHINE
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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 LOOSE TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN UTILITY CLOSET.
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN FLOOR IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, NEAR ICE MACHINE, ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN FLOOR IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, NEAR ICE MACHINE, ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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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 Dec 4, 2018. The public record contains 14 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 10 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 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.
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