KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2012, KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken has 24 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
24
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN IN CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE.
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Feb 14, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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78
Feb 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2023
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 2/9/2022, REPORT #2549651. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTBLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 141.2F LOCATED AT DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT WITH A WATER TEMPERATURE THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. A HANDWASHING SINK shall have maximum hot water temperature of 120�F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND HAND SINK NEAREST TO DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Feb 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/10/2020 REPORT #2456517 NOT CORRECTED; #57 (2-102.13) MUST PPROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE TWO FRYERS (NOT CURRENTLY IN USE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRYERS. FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS ABOVE THE RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Nov 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID POOLING IN CRACKS OF FLOORS INSIDE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN PREP AREA IN REAR AND UPFRONT BY COUNTER. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PPROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION).
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Oct 20, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 SMALL, BLACK FLIIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN LADIES RESTROOM. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS RESTROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID POOLING IN CRACKS OF FLOORS INSIDE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REGROUT TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND WALLS INSIDE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN PREP AREA IN REAR AND UPFRONT BY COUNTER. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PPROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES (WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION).
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82
Feb 20, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE PIPES OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE COVERS AND INTERIOR OF THE VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE ENTIRE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINKS. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE COMPLETE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
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86
Jul 10, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2243834 ON 12/26/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DEEP FRYER COOKING STATION NOT DISPENSING SOAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES WITH HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT TWO OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND PREP COOLER NEAR THE DRIVE THRU STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY IN THE DRIVE THRU.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 26, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE NOZZLES ON BOTH SODA MACHINES WITH A DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR OF THE BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT, AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Dec 18, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP OF THE BINS AND ALL OVER THE GROUND. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUND, AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DUMPSTERS TO BE CLOSED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE NOZZLES ON BOTH SODA MACHINES WITH A DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE ONE COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ARTICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR OF THE BACK STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT, AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 27, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZE LOWER DOOR,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER PREPARED FOODS SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES AND LINES,UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK BASINS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT ,BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND NEAR TANK AT REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND UNUSED FRYER CABINET UNDER HOOD AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL PANELS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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78
Jul 20, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES,FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP SINK AREAS,DINING AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR HAS A APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOORS.EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS,CLEAN FLOORS AND DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND TAPE FROM LOWER DOOR,WALK IN COOLER PREPARED FOODS ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER PREPARED FOODS SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES AND LINES,UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT,CAN OPENER,LOWER SODA & CONDIMENT CABINETS,MOP SINK BASINS,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT ,BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND NEAR TANK AT REAR DOOR.MUST UNCLOG FLOOR DRAIN UNDER HOT HOLDING STATION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND UNUSED FRYER CABINET UNDER HOODAND DAMAGED LOWER WALL PANELS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT HOT HOLDING STATION,MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,LEAKY PIPE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP DESSERT COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DINING ROOM CLOSET.
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64
Dec 16, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOUR BIN BROKEN/CRACKED AT CHICKEN FRIED PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER, OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CHICKEN PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE CHICKEN COOLER, NOT CLEAN, DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH CERTIFICATE CITY OF CHICAGO, WHEN BAKED CHICKEN BEING PREPARED AND SERIVED 185*F, AND CHICKEN POT PIE 173*F AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOUR BIN BROKEN/CRACKED AT CHICKEN FRIED PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CHICKEN PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE CHICKEN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT MILK COOLER COMPRESSOR/ WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR THE COLESLAW NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS DUSTY IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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82
Dec 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS AND LOBBY AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER TABLES, COUNTERS, AND SODA EQUIPMENT ETC.(FOOD DEBRIS) MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTERED OLD MOPS AND BROOMS AT PREMISES. MUST SORT MOPS AND BROOMS. DISPOSE OF MOPS AND BROOMS THAT ARE WORNOUT.
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86
Jul 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST FLUSH TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF FLIES.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 10/8/13.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW TODAY.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM COLESLAW CART & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON COLE SLAW PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,CARTS,,ICE AND SODA DISPENSER,WINDOW SILLS,UNUSED STORAGE CABINETS IN DINING AREA,UNDER SODA STATION IN DINING AREA,ALL SHELVING UNITS ,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS, FREEEZERS , DINING AREA CLOSET & FLOOR DRAINS,STANDING WATER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS & REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES & TILES IN PREP AREAS,COOLERS , MOPSINK AREAS & DINING AREA,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK IN REAR AREA & LEAKY DRAIN LINE AT STEAM TABLE .
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA.
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64
Oct 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 2, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, storage racks and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors through-out premises, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Jun 12, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom and outer double front doors has 1/4 gap in middle. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served-Chicken at 148.2 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, storage racks and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors through-out premises, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Has KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken 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 — Kentucky Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, KFC — Kentucky Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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