Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
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Score
Public records show 21 inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken stretching back to 2011. Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on Nov 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 22 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL ATTACKED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE BEVERAGE STATION, INCLUDING NOZZLES, DISPENSER CHUTE AND DRIP TRAY. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION
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82
Oct 15, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL ATTACKED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE BEVERAGE STATION, INCLUDING NOZZLES, DISPENSER CHUTE AND DRIP TRAY. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION
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Oct 8, 2025
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSED ICE, AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE AREA, HALLWAY NEAR BATHROOM, BATHROOM WALL, AND SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2600640 CONDUCTED ON 8/23/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 49- OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE IN CABINET IN DINING ROOM WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. 55-OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN LARGE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL ATTACKED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE BEVERAGE STATION, INCLUDING NOZZLES, DISPENSER CHUTE AND DRIP TRAY. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED BOLTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE IN CABINET IN DINING ROOM WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN LARGE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 NOTED WATER/LIQUID SUBSTANCE POOLING ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR , EVEN AFTER MOPPING. INSTD TO REMOVE WATER/LIQUID SUBSTANCE, AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, SYRUP, BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED FLYING ON PREMISES AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS BY UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/28/22 REPORT 2566203 NOT CORRECTED: 49: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES, PREP TABLES,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS SHELVING UNITS,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,HAND SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FANGAURD COVERS, CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA NOZZLES. 53 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. 55 : MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOOR, AND LIQUID IN WORN GROUT LINES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,DRIVE-THRU 55 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING,STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. 55 : MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. 56 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC TUBING IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO SECURE/REPAIR TUBING AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, SYRUP, BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER/LIQUID SUBSTANCE POOLING ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR , EVEN AFTER MOPPING. INSTD TO REMOVE WATER/LIQUID SUBSTANCE, AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Oct 28, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES, PREP TABLES,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS SHELVING UNITS,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,HAND SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FANGURAD COVERS.CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA NOZZLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING,STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,DRIVE-THRU
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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67
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER AND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN OF ICE MACHINE,APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR CO2 TANK,DINING AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM AND SODA MACHINE.APPX. 5-7 LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS,DOORS AND CEILING IN HALLWAY NEAR TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/22 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES, PREP TABLES,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS SHELVING UNITS,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,HAND SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FANGURAD COVERS.CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA NOZZLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,DRIVE-THRU.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING,STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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61
Oct 1, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THICK UNEVEN CAULKING AT 3-COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 26, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE: COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 125.0F-127.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $60 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/STAINED SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THICK UNEVEN CAULKING AT 3-COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD ON CEILING BEAM NEAR CASHIER LINE. INSTD TO SEAL/FINISH SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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70
Jan 15, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING/LEGS/WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH REAR OF PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FLOUR ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A): BOTH HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE; 56.0F-64.0F. INSTD TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 100F-120F AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO UTILIZE HANDWASH SINK IN REAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING/LEGS/WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH REAR OF PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FLOUR ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: BOTH HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE; ONE SINK AT 50F, OTHER SINK HOT WATER IS INOPERABLE. INSTD TO REPAIR BOTH SINKS AND HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT 100F-120F AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO UTILIZE HANDWASH SINK IN REAR. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING/LEGS/WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. (CURRENTLY ONLY HAS COVID POLICY). INSTD TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORIY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THROUGH REAR OF PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, FLOUR ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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67
Oct 16, 2020
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E PAPER TOWELS) AT EITHER HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 10/2/20 REPORT 2401953 NOT CORRECTED 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE FOOD AND WATER IS TRAPPED ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST GROUT/REPAIR/ FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY
59
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS IN FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS AND WHEELS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYER LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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74
Oct 2, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/5/19 REPORT 2290986 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE FOOD AND WATER IS TRAPPED ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST GROUT/REPAIR/ FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS IN FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS AND WHEELS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYER LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 59
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 FEMALE EMPLOYEE AND 1 MALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING MASKS. INSTD TO WEAR MASKS AT ALL TIMES DURING DURATION OF SHIFT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE FOOD AND WATER IS TRAPPED ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST GROUT/REPAIR/ FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
58
90
Jan 25, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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95
Aug 2, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
21
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHING COOKING LINE AND ALSO BEHIND WIRE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
35
86
Feb 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHING COOKING LINE AND ALSO BEHIND WIRE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
35
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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.
How often is Kentucky Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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