KFC
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2012. KFC was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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95
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TEMPERATURE 133.2-135.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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78
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN POT PIE FILLING) STORED IN THE CENTRAL WALK-IN COOLER COVERED BY FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMIANTION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
33
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED AT THE UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT (NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AND DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD- AND HOT-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH DRINK STATION AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA TO BE HEAVILY WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE AND OTHER MATERIALS AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND OTHER MATERIALS OR REPLACE FLOOR-MOUNTED DRAIN BENEATH DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING-MOUNTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR/NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE OBNOXIOUS FUMES OR ODORS.
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82
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, SO THAT HANDSINK DRAINS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46-52F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 180F) WERE BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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67
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 174F) WERE BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE MICROWAVES AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP STATION.
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82
Jul 8, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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82
May 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE EMPLOYEES SIGN AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCOLORED FILTERS WITH ROUGH SURFACE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Nov 26, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MANUAL CAN OPENER ON TABLE NEAR MICROWAVE TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN-FREEZER AND MAINTAIN SHOWED PERSON IN CHARGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS WITH DUSTS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND PREP TABLE MICROWAVE SHELF WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SHOWED PERSON IN CHARGE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND AT FRONT STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN EQUIPMENTS ETC DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE SHOWED TO PERSON IN CHARGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLAGE AT REAR UNDER AND AROUND COOK LINE AND PREP AREA SHELF NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO, FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING SHOWED PERSON IN CHARGE.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT EXHAUST HOOD AREAS SHOWED TO PERSON IN CHARGE.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNS IN WASHROOMS
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY COVERED ALL EXPOSED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER UNIT
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN REAR AND TOP OF ICE MACHINE
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SLOW DRAINING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AREAS,AND DRY STORAGE AREA SPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP RACKS
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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50
Jul 28, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN PREP,DISH WASHING AREA RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE TWO DEEP FRYER(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE TRAYS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AROUND AND BEHIND THE CARDO-MIZER MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CEILING VENTILATION IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SLOW DRAINING OF BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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78
Feb 23, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, PREP TABLE, UNDER BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Feb 16, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER (X3) WITH LID OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES AND NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, AND SURROUNDING AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, PREP TABLE, UNDER BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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78
Dec 9, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors under hot holding line in middle of kitchen with excessive dust build up. Floor drains in this area must be detail cleaned to eliminate extremely strong odor. Found very strong odor coming from floor drain in women's restroom. Must detail clean this drain to eliminate odor. Must maintain all.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found external thermometer on chicken hot holding unit in disrepair (unit closest to hand sink in kitchen). Must repair or place an thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside unit. Must maintain same.
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90
Nov 30, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, mash potatoes, etc.) being prepped and served. Advised must have a city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods being prepped or served. Must have original certification posted. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1751574, dated 4/7/16. Must correct the following minor violation: #38 In walk in cooler, found a pipe behind the compressor in disrepair. It has a covering that has begun to fall off, and is coated with frost and black mold like substance. Instructed to remove, repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors under hot holding line in middle of kitchen with excessive dust build up. Floor drains in this area must be detail cleaned to eliminate extremely strong odor. Found very strong odor coming from floor drain in women's restroom. Must detail clean this drain to eliminate odor. Must maintain all.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found external thermometer on chicken hot holding unit in disrepair (unit closest to hand sink in kitchen). Must repair or place an thermometer in a conspicuous spot inside unit. Must maintain same.
40
82
Apr 7, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed several employees not washing hands in between changing gloves. Also witnessed employees continuous wearing same pair of gloves while changing tasks (taking payments from customers, then handling food, etc.) Instructed all food handlers must wash hands in between different tasks, and each time they change gloves. Also advised facility can use clean utensils to handle food. Operator discussed appropriate handwashing with staff. Observed all employees change in hygiene practices. Critical violation. 7-38-010 (A).
6
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dust build up on rear of compressor in the raw chicken walk in cooler. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed small amount of black mold like build up around the motor in the top interior of ice machine in the kitchen. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe at the faucet on the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Operator stated part has been ordered today. In walk in cooler, found a pipe behind the compressor in disrepair. It has a covering that has begun to fall off, and is coated with frost and black mold like substance. Instructed to remove, repair and maintain.
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Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING TILE GROUT WITH POOLING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES.
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78
Apr 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE BATTER STATION EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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82
Oct 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.-----------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE (MIDDLE) WALK IN COOLER.
34
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.
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86
Mar 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 BY 3 COMPARTMENT AND AROUND MOP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GAP/OPENING IN BETWEEN WALL AND BASEBOARD INSIDE (MIDDLE) WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SAID FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PREMISE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. WALLS AND CEILING TILES ARE BEING PAINTED AND CEILING TILES REPLACED.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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90
Feb 15, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 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, storage shelving/racks in prep area that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced.
32
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), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of storage shelving/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in kitchen prep area need re-grouting, floor tiles had missing grout throughout prep area in kitchen.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tile in by front counter in dining area shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, storage area, dining area not clean, need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area and bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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74
Oct 25, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of prep tables need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink area and under oven areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and by walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, walls inside walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields not clean, need cleaning.
36
78
May 9, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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78
May 8, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Found walk in cooler not maintaining proper temperatures of 40f or less, air temperature of walk in cooler was at 50.7f.Citation issued, walk in cooler has been tagged at this time of license inspection.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found raw chicken in walk in walk in cooler not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less , temperatures for raw chicken were ranging from 48.7f thru 50.9f at time of license inspection.Citation issued, mgmt discarded, and denatured product at once.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks 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, kitchen storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Missing vent guard in kitchen prep area (rear), shall be provided, exhaust vents(ventilation)in wlk in cooler, kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” 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.
How often is KFC inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, KFC is inspected around two times per year on average.
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