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KFC

7508 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2023
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at KFC stretching back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for KFC dates to Oct 24, 2023.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; KFC is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT, VENT COVER(DUSTY) AND PREP STATION.
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86
May 30, 2023
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE MOP SINK FACET AND BACKFLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & MISSING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND OVER POP STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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78
Aug 26, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING IN THR FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
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95
Jul 15, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS AND IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AND SHIELDED LIGHTING.
36
90
Apr 25, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZERS AND IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AND SHIELDED LIGHTING.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE AND THE MENS RESTROOM URINAL HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Oct 24, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at KFC means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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