Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2010, Kentucky Fried Chicken has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 20, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 20, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kentucky Fried Chicken is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jul 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM,WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED AND DAMAGE CEILING PANEL ABOVE THE ICE MAKER. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (ESTALISHMENT IS USING ROLLED UP PLASTIC AS A DRAIN STOPPER).
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Oct 23, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM, FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1460080 DATED 5/23/14. #32-MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. #33- MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,SIDE AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER, AND ALL THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN. #35-ALL THE VENT AND CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND MAINTAIN.#36-BURNED OUT LGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM, FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE WASHROOM, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK, ALL PAPER HOLDER OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, SIDES EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE/DEEP FRYER, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND ALL THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAITAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH FLOUR AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL THE VENT ON THE CEILING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL RAW CHICKEN FOOD CART IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUMULATED DIRT, AT CHICKEN BATTERING PREP TABLE, AT MOP SINK, AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: BOTH (2) OUT SIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD BOXES. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MANAGEMENT STATES GARBAGE PICK UP IS TWICE WEEKLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT GARBAGE PICK UP OR LARGER CONTAINERS/ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS TO ACCOMMODATE GARBAGE QUANTITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-8-12. #34-REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE FRYING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE IT IS MISSING AROUND THE FRYING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYING EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR HOT FOOD LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: TILE FLOOR OF CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITH MISSING TILE GROUT, POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN TILES IN MISSING GROUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR SMALL WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 8, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LEGS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN COVER IN THE POULTRY WALK-IN COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE FRYING EQUIPMENT AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE IT IS MISSING AROUND THE FRYING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ARTICLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 9, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL TILES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 10, 2010
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Nov 5, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY WITH BLACK/BROWN ACCUMULATION DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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. MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER BATTER STATION. LOOSE FITTING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP.
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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. WALLS AND BASEBOARD WALL TILES THROUGHOUT REAR COOKS LINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED, MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE AUTOMATICALLY DUE TO RAISED FLOOR DRAIN COVER. DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. RUSTED NOZZLES AND ATTACHED PIPING. GREASE TRAP ON SINK RUSTED. VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. LEAK UNDER WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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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 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight 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 two 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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