Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2010. On Jul 20, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 20, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 20, 2015
Routine
5 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 INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPILLS ESPECIALLY THE STANDING OIL/WATER UNDER THE REAR DEEP FRYERS WHERE THE TILES ARE MISSING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO PROVIDE/REPLACE THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE HOSE AND FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK IN THE REAR.
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Aug 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,CHICHEN,MAC & CHEESE,AND GRAVY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR CHEST COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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May 14, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Jan 31, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM AND BETWEEN TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR CRACKED TILE ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK BASIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING RACKS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPING AND MOTOR HOUSING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER PREP TABLES,UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL MOISTURE FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Feb 4, 2010
License
No violations found.
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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 Jul 20, 2015. The public record contains six 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 five 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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