KFC
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2016
90
Score
Going back to 2012, KFC has nine inspections in the public record. On Nov 18, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that KFC's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 18, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Apr 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD-UP, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OFFENSIVE ODORS IN MENS BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,
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Aug 25, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH HOT/COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED WATER INTERIOR OF PLASTIC/RUBBER TUBINGS BEHIND UPPER FRONT PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ,BLACK/PINK SLIMY BUILD-UP, SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE PLASTIC/RUBBER TUBINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH HOT/COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE COLD (WELL) HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas by mop sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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May 27, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit (nozzels)not clean, needs detailed cleaning
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced, floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken ceiling tile in rear kitchen area above mop sink area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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Feb 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning, walk in cooler shelvingracks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), prep table lower shelving need cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken, damaged light shields in prep area, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning in kitchen areas.
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Apr 24, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED
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Apr 13, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOT PEDAL OF 1 HAND SINK IN FRONT HARD TO PRESS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FOOT PEDAL FOR EASY AND FAST FLOW OF HOT AND COLD WATER IN HANDSINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,SHELVES OF SODA BOXES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVES FOR SUPPLIES AND KITCHEN UETENSILS/PANS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; 2 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE ,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Nov 18, 2016. The public record contains nine 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 six 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 four 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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