Kfc/Long John Silver

7455 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
American
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2011
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Kfc/Long John Silver has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Kfc/Long John Silver's record stops at Jul 15, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Kfc/Long John Silver's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 observed the following not clean interior of microwave, exterior of oven and top of biscut cooler and also the hot holding units. also clean and sanitize #10 can opener
33
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.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR WALKIN AND REAR PREP
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR
36
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.OBSERVED HANDLE LEAKING AT MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
38
82
Nov 5, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. MUST RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
32
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ANJD MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
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. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FIX DAMAGED FLOOR TILE INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER (WHERE COLESLAW IS STORED). MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
34
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE STATION IN DRIVE THRU- REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM WALL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST PIPE OVER FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA, WATER IS RUNNING ONTO FLOOR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORING SITES.
41
74
Sep 29, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. MUST RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
32
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ANJD MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
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. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FIX DAMAGED FLOOR TILE INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER (WHERE COLESLAW IS STORED). MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
34
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL BEHIND BEVERAGE STATION IN DRIVE THRU- REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM WALL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST PIPE OVER FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA, WATER IS RUNNING ONTO FLOOR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORING SITES.
41
74
Mar 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kfc/Long John Silver last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Long John Silver on file is from Jul 15, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kfc/Long John Silver?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kfc/Long John Silver.

Has Kfc/Long John Silver's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kfc/Long John Silver have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kfc/Long John Silver means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.