KFC

3696 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

American

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2023

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for KFC dates to Apr 28, 2023.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 28, 2023

License

3 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON CONDERSON OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AND WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT ENTIRE PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OUTLET COVERS MISSING AROUND OUTLETS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE FOAM BEING USED AROUND HOLES AND PIPING IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIALS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PEELING SURFACE ON CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

May 3, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING AND WALL OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR.

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

Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN BULB AT CEILING OF STAGING AREA WITHIN WALK-IN COOLER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Apr 28, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around two 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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