Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell

2807 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 16 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

23
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (ICE CHUTE, INTERIOR ICE PLATE, SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES) OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA TO BE SOILED WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISASSEMBLED MACHINE ON-SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (FRIED CHICKEN, TACOS) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF RAW CHICKEN THAWING ON THE REAR PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR UTILITY SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING, POOLING WATER IN PLACE OF UTILITY SINK TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
6
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 12, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR AREA BY THE OFFICE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.
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78
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-- MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 5, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111--OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CELINGS IN THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON STORAGE RACKS AT FRONT PREAP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17-- MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Sep 30, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 82.3 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CELINGS IN THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON STORAGE RACKS AT FRONT PREAP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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61
Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2492257 DATED: 02/26/2021 #58--OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 28, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,GRAVY,MASHED POTATOES ETC.) IS BEING SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2492257 DATED: 02/26/2021 #10--OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. #57--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. #58--OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLAIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/4/2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Feb 26, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING �TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, COLESLAW) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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67
Oct 26, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 6-8-20 REPORT #2373354 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGER RETRIEVED FROM THE REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVE UPON ENTERING THE BUSINESS AN EMPLOYEE ON THE COOKS LINE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THEIR MASK. MASK WAS NOTED ON THE CHIN NOT COVERING THEIR MOUTH OR NOSE. IN ADDITION, AN EMPLOYEE ENTERED THE ESTABLISHMENT TO BEGIN THEIR WORK SHIFT NOT WEARING A MASK UNTIL TOLD BY THE MANAGER TO PUT ONE ON. ALSO NOTED, A PERSON ENTERED THE ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A MASK AND AN EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A MASK FROM THE REAR AND PROVIDED FOR THE PERSON. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
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86
Jun 8, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS IS MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AVAILABLE TOILET TISSUE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BY BACK DOOR WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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74
Oct 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES, CEILING LIGHT COVERS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AROUND DRIVE THRU. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRIVE THRU.
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82
Nov 6, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION- CORE VIOLATION
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78
Oct 30, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN CHICKEN WAS BEING COOKED AND SERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AND BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE VIOLATION
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64
May 31, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 24, 2018 (REPORT#2176247) AND FEBRUARY 9, 2018 (REPORT#2144823): (32) OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE VIOLATION HAD NOT BEEN CORRECTED; AFTER THE ASSISTANT MANAGER WHO WAS NOT HERE FOR EITHER OF THE LAST 2 INSPECTIONS CALLED THE DISTRICT MANAGER, A REPAIR-MAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE REPAIR-MAN WAS ABLE TO CUT OUT THE JAGGED STEEL AND INSTALL A NEW PIECE OF FLAT SHEET METAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABALE SURFACE. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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90
May 24, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT THE CASH REGISTER HANDLING CURRENCY, THEN PREPARE TO-GO BOXES WITH TISSUE PAPER WITH BARE HANDS AND FILL BOX WITH CHICKEN USING UTENSILS BUT NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN HANDLING CURRENCY. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THERE MUST EITHER BE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AT THE REGISTER OR INDIVIDUALS AT THE REGISTER HAVE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING CURRENCY PRIOR TO PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2018 ON REPORT#2144823: (32) OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION IN ONE WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES PILED UP NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Feb 9, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE OUTSIDE PANEL AND FLOOR BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE ORDER SCREENS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE A CEILING TILE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES: CURRENTLY THE FACILITY ONLY HAS ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN BETWEEN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS BATTERED AND THEN FRIED. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, POTATO WEDGES, AND SIDES ARE BEING HOT HELD, PACKAGED, AND WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE OUTSIDE PANEL AND FLOOR BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MOUNTAIN DEW SODA BOX IS LEAKING BLUE SYRUP ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SODA BOX TO PREVENT LIQUID FROM POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE ORDER SCREENS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE A CEILING TILE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell — Kfc/Taco Bell is inspected around three times per year on average.