KFC
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 15, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. KFC's record stops at Aug 15, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting KFC on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BUILD UP IN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA; CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW VALVE AT THE UTILITY SINK; REPAIR LEAK.
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Jan 27, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS IN THE DRIVE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AT THE DRIVE THRU SERVICE AREA AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTE THE VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 25, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,INTERIORS OF OVENS, AND BISCUIT PANS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED). ALSO MUST CLEAN THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR OFTEN HAS BLOOD FROM THE CHICKENS ON ALL OVER IT..
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Jan 21, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,INTERIORS OF OVENS, AND BISCUIT PANS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED). ALSO MUST CLEAN THE WALKIN COOLER FLOOR OFTEN HAS BLOOD FROM THE CHICKENS ON ALL OVER IT..
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May 21, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER , INTERIORS OF OVENS, AND BISCUIT PANS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT.
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May 12, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NON COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 9-30-13 ON REPORT# 1369347 NOT CORRECTED-34- FLOORS STILL NOT REPAIRED THROUGHOUT, MISSING GROUT AND STANDING WATER PRESENT. -SERIOUS VIOLATION FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER , INTERIORS OF OVENS, AND BISCUIT PANS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT(DIRT AND DEBRIS NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN JANITOR'S CLOSET BY WASHROOMS.
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Sep 30, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 146.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FLOOR TILES. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 3, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE NOZZEL DISPENSER ON PEPSI MACHINE BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED REGROUTING IN COOKING AREA TO PREVENT FOOD AND WATER TRAPPED MUST REGROUT.FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR AROUND HOT WATER TANK.MUST CLEAN.
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Apr 13, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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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.FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN. ALSO MUST SEAL AROUND FAUCETS OF MOP SINK BY WIC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK BY WIC.UNCLEAN DEEP FRYER NOT BEING USED, IN REAR.MUST REMOVE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Aug 15, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 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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