Kentucky Fried Chicken

7508 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2023
82
Score
Low Risk

Kentucky Fried Chicken appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 13, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 36 times.

Kentucky Fried Chicken's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

22
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER DOORS, COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER AND SELF SERV POP STATION. MUST FIND SOURCE OF LEAK AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. ALSO THE WALLS IN FRYING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE POP SYRUP STORED AREA IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTIAN.
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82
Mar 18, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS OVER REAR PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,HOT HOLDING CABINET,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS ,COMPRESSOR UNIT AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE AND MISSING TOP ON MOP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA,STRIPPED HOT WATER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALLS,UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING & LOBBY AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL BASE IN LOBBY AREA .MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER SODA AREA IN DRIVE-THRU AND DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS.
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74
Mar 11, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY TO REMOVE WASTE FROM TOILET BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALLS,UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING & LOBBY AREAS.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND LOBBY AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING .
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MISSING SHIELD IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
56
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS OVER REAR PREP TABLES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,HOT HOLDING CABINET,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER -FANGUARD COVERS ,COMPRESSOR UNIT AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE AND MISSING TOP ON MOP SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA,STRIPPED HOT WATER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKY SODA PUMP UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Sep 20, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER DEEP FRYER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. THE INSIDE OF THE SMALL LOWER ONE DOOR COOLER BY THE SERVICE WINDOW WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE AND DIRT BUILD UP AROUND THE GASKET SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER KNOBS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA AND IN THE LOBBY AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA WITH WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE HOOD AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
May 6, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF JALAPENO PEPPERS AND MASHED POTATOES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, BEVERAGE, UTILITY AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS UNDER ELECTRICAL PANEL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK ALONG BASIN OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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70
Mar 20, 2020
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER UNDERNEATH SAME.ALL SHELVING UNITS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET SEAT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP & DINING AREA .HOLE IN WALL NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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70
Mar 10, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS PULLING UP PANTS SEVERAL TIMES AND HANDLING BISCUIT TRAYS AND PUTTING THEM IN OVEN AND THEN HANDLING SCRAPER AT TABLE TO REMOVE FLOUR WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIUSE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY BEING SANITIZED.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING 2- STAINLESS STEELE PAN WITH A SCRUBBER AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED FOR DIPPING CHICKEN IN THAT STILL HAD EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF PAN AND THEN REFILLING WITH WATER AND PLACED BACK INTO HOLDERS AT PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COUNTER TOP AROUND MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER UNDERNEATH SAME.ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET SEAT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP & DINING AREA .HOLE IN WALL NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRIC HAND DRYING DEVICES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.MANAGER HAD TO GO TURN ON THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AT THE BREAKER BOX DURING INSPECTION.HAND DRYERS ARE NOW WORKING.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER PANEL ON ICE MACHINE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COUNTER TOP AROUND MICROWAVE,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ROLLING CART,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE AND COUNTER UNDERNEATH SAME.ALL SHELVING UNITS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET SEAT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.LOOSE WALL PAPER IN DINING AREA.STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN UNUSED STORAGE WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CHICKEN PREP AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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52
Jul 8, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3): CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #38 LIVE SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, MOP SINK AREA, REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AND FLYING IN DINING AREA NEAR BEVERAGE SELF SERVICE STATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 NON WORKING HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 CABINETS AT SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION UNABLE TO OPEN, SCREWED SHUT. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO OPEN CABINETS AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ATTACHED PIPING AND WHEEL ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (TRAYS, COOKING EQUPMENT) NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOW COMPLETELY REMOVED IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.111: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A CRACKED LIDS AND ENCLOSED AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, BROKEN CONCRETE, TRASH, DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SPECIFICALLY CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE FRYERS, UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN,UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON SHELVING, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD, VENTS, BEHIND THE FRYERS, AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FRYERS. CRACKED AND MISSING WALL COVING AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR ALL COVING AND TILES THROUGH OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE REA, MOP SINK AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND FRONT DRIVE THROUGH SERVICE AREA AND VIOLATION #60 CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 55(6-501.12)OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP IN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ABOVE PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED BROKEN STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE STOPPER AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. NOTED WORKER HOLDING THE STOPPER TO LET THE WATER DRAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A CRACKED LID AND ENCLOSED AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SPECIFICALLY CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, BEHIND THE FRYERS, UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN,UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON SHELVING, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD, VENTS, BEHIND THE FRYERS, AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 21, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 55(6-501.12)OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP IN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ABOVE PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE REA, MOP SINK AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND FRONT DRIVE THROUGH SERVICE AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FRYERS WITH LEAKING OIL ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH A CRACKED LID AND ENCLOSED AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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61
Dec 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH FORMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTS FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN COLE SLAW REFRIGERATION UNIT, UNDERNEATH ALL FOOD PREP TABLES, GREASE ON WIRE RACKS UNDER REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICEMACHINE OR HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A MISSING FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER WATER FLOW.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OVER MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING DETACHED FROM THE WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, AND IN DRY STRORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP IN ALL VENTS THRUOUT THE FACILITY ABOVE PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MOPS AND STORE UPWARD IN PROPER HANGING UNIT.
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Dec 11, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH FORMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTS FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO EVENTS THAT CAN SPREAD CONTAMINATION IN THE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT ACTIVITY OF ABOUT 35 SMALL FLIES ON CEILINGS OF FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, WALLS THRUOUT FACILITY , AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECCOMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN COLE SLAW REFRIGERATION UNIT, UNDERNEATH ALL FOOD PREP TABLES, GREASE ON WIRE RACKS UNDER REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A MISSING FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER WATER FLOW.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICEMACHINE OR HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OVER MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVING DETACHED FROM THE WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, AND IN DRY STRORAGE ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILDUP IN ALL VENTS THRUOUT THE FACILITY ABOVE PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROOMS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED AND HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MOPS AND STORE UPWARD IN PROPER HANGING UNIT.
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Oct 24, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS AND BLACK DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP, UNDER THE SODA MACHINE BY DRIVE-THRU, BEHIND WATER HEART IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED DUSTY FAN COVERS AND DUSTY CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPLASH ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WHITE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALL AND BEHIND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE ADDRESSED ICE MACHINE AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE VIOLATION CORRECTED. NOTED ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLERS AND BLACK DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP, UNDER THE SODA MACHINE BY DRIVE-THRU, BEHIND WATER HEART IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED DUSTY FAN COVERS AND DUSTY CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPLASH ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WHITE AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE WALL AND BEHIND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT BULB ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Sep 13, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AND FLOOR TILES BROKEN AND MISSING UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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May 6, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND TANKS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER RACKS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR REPLACE MISSING COVING WHERE NECESSARY AND SEAL ALL LOOSE COVING. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AT REAR, KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA ALONG EAST WALL. REPAIR SAME.
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Feb 14, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PTRP TABLE IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING BOXES, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN PIZZA HOLDING COOLER, COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER#1, ALL TRAYS AND PANS(IF NO LONGER CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED) AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE & DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER#2. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THRIUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS)
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Feb 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 4 LARGE ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON FLOOR INSIDE PROOFER BOX IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL SERVICE - CITATION ISSUED -SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PTRP TABLE IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS & EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, INTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING BOXES, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN PIZZA HOLDING COOLER, COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER#1, ALL TRAYS AND PANS(IF NO LONGER CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED) AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING UNUSED EQUIPMENT KEPT ON PREMISES)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE & DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER#2. CLEAN ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THRIUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS & FREEZERS)
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78
Mar 24, 2010
Complaint
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 Apr 13, 2023. The public record contains 22 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 36 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 six 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.