Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC

3536-3538 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

American

Last inspected: Jan 4, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 4, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC's record stops at Jan 4, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 4, 2012

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, and rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector notes: Broken, damaged ceiling tile in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced.

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

Inspector notes: Leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink, shall be repair/replaced, exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen not cleaned, needs detailed cleaning.

Apr 26, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LEAKING PIPES UNDER REAR HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED; THICK GREASE ON PIPES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; UNABLE TO OPEN ICE MACHINE MAKER IN SODA MACHINE,MUST SHOW CLEANING LOG,SERVICE DATE

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. FLOOR IN REAR BOILER AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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 NONE WORKING VENTILATION IN 2 WASHROOMS MUST BE PROVIDED; VENT COVERS IN 2 WASHROOMS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; VENT COVER IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Nov 18, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed invert articles to prevent contamination before use.

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

Inspector notes: Coils inside ice machine has build-up. Instructed to replace parts. Sinks and bottom of prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector notes: Floor between and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Mar 19, 2010

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Counter not maintained around soda dispenser. Instructed to repair surface to seal.

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

Inspector notes: Counter, prep tables, sinks and cooking equipemtn not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector notes: Floors not cleaned along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector notes: Exposed handsinks in prep area in poor condition. Instructed to reapir to slow drain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in walk in cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer in cooler thats visible.

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 Jan 4, 2012. The public record contains four 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken — KFC 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 — 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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