Kfc/Taco Bell
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell, the earliest from 2012. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Kfc/Taco Bell's record stops at Sep 26, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Kfc/Taco Bell on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. 7-42-090
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Mar 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ICE MAKER CHUTE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (AT FRONT COUNTER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN LEFT HAND SIDE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN DOOR TO SEAL OPENING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT/REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FLOOR UNDER THE TABLE AT THE DRIVE-THRU AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR FRYING STATION.FOUND ABOVE AREAS WITH STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN GROUTING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODOR AT SAME.
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Apr 8, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE-GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MOP SINK CLOSET. FOUND FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN GROUTING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DE-CLUTTER HALLWAY ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR. FOUND EXCESS AMOUNTS OF CARD BOARD BOXES AT SAID AREA.
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MOP SINK CLOSET. FOUND FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN GROUTING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER HALLWAY ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR. FOUND EXCESS AMOUNTS OF CARD BOARD BOXES AT SAID AREA.
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Nov 10, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ALSO WALK IN COOLER DOOR LATCH MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA (LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT/CRACKED FLOOR TILES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES A DISHWASH AREA ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT MENS WASHROOM.
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Nov 3, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN PLASTIC TUBES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ALSO WALK IN COOLER DOOR LATCH MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT DISHWASH AREA (LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT/CRACKED FLOOR TILES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES A DISHWASH AREA ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT MENS WASHROOM.
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Jun 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM AN ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 21, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE (BLACK-SLIMY) MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1497474 DATED:10/02/2014. 32 MUST REMOVED ICE BUILT-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST BE BETTER MAINTAIN, 01/02/2015 34 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, RE-GROUT FLOORS SAME AREAS AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. 01/02/2015 35 MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, 01/02/2015 37 MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY, 01/02/2015 41 MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR FURNACE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. 01/02/2015 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/28/15.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM AN ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVED ICE BUILT-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST BE BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, RE-GROUT FLOORS SAME AREAS AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR FURNACE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jul 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FRYERS, AND COUNTER TABLE TOPS BY MICRO WAVE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, RE-GROUT FLOORS SAME AREAS AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR FURNACE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Apr 9, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, RICE, MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AD SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-012.
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Feb 7, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DRIED AND WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE SURFACES OF THE INTERIOR PANEL AND ON THE INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098247 DATED 4/12/12.#34-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. REGROUT FLOORS SAME AREAS. #36- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER , WALK IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 12, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FRYERS, AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA, REGROUT FLOORS SAME AREAS AND CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND NEAR FURNACE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Sep 26, 2017. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kfc/Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kfc/Taco Bell.
Has Kfc/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kfc/Taco Bell 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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