KFC
Last inspected: May 9, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; KFC is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND WALLS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE BY DRIVE-THRU. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2023
Recent Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/21/23 #2577644 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #51 BACK FLOW DEVICES WERE NOT FOUND ON THE SODA MACHINE NEAR DRIVE-THRU, THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA, AND THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Jun 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6/21/23 #2577644 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #51 BACK FLOW DEVICES WERE NOT FOUND ON THE SODA MACHINE NEAR DRIVE-THRU, THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA, AND THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Jun 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2565361 DATED 10/14/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #51 BACK FLOW DEVICES WERE NOT FOUND ON THE SODA MACHINE NEAR DRIVE-THRU, THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA, AND THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #58 THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Oct 14, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED FLOORS WERE FOUND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS SOILED WITH FROST RESIDUE---EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE HOT HOLDING AREA IS SOILED WITH FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WERE NOT FOUND ON THE SODA MACHINE NEAR DRIVE-THRU, THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA, AND THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE CAULK ON THE WALL BEHIND THE MICROWAVES NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE---GAPPING HOLES FOUND ON THE WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER---FLOORING IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES: ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Oct 12, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 6, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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May 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT# 2261599, DATED 2/6/19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED, DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME. NEW SUMMARY REOPRT ISSUED TO POST ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AROUND THE MOP SINK AND RE CAULK AROUND (CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR) AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE PREP SINK . MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLERS, SODA MACHINE BY THE DRIVE IN AREA WITH DIRT,DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING VENTS SPLASHED IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP IN A SLEEVE OR SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, PREP AREA AND IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO , DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FILTERS AND HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP SIDE AND BOTTOM OF CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID UNIT AND MAINTAIN. METAL PANEL INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER SOUTH PANEL NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER SPECIALLY ELECTRICAL WIRES AND PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR:BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REMOVE,CLEAN AND RE-APPLY CAULK AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TECHNICIAN INSIDE THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA SHALL REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
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Dec 2, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BASE COVE TILE BY WALK IN FREEZER AND BY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND TILE FLOORS BY MOP SINK AREAS WITH WORN GROUTING. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VILATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-27-14 REPORT #1391434. 31 FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (MUST STORE INVERTED) 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.(EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/CHICKEN DRIPPINGS) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BASE COVE TILE BY WALK IN FREEZER AND BY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND TILE FLOORS BY MOP SINK AREAS WITH WORN GROUTING. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND NOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Feb 27, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP BUCKET NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Oct 10, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still reamaining(WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WEST WALL BY THE PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN. GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaing(MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THEW WATER HEATER AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(SEAL WALL SOUTH-EAST CORNER UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN REAR AREA,ALSO SAME AREA REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM SAME AREA. BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN THE SAID LIGHT ).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(THREAD FAUCET WAS OBSERVED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK).
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Sep 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINER'S OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,LIDS NOT CLOSED. FLIES INSIDE AND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,ONE LID IS BROKEN,THE OTHER BROKEN AND BENDED UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE,REPLACE LIDS AND KEEP THEM COMPLETELY CLOSED TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WEST WALL BY THE PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN. GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE TRUCK TRAILER INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAINN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL WALL SOUTH-EAST CORNER UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN REAR AREA,ALSO SAME AREA REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM SAME AREA. BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN THE SAID LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREAD FAUCET WAS OBSERVED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK
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Aug 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR.UNIT IS INSTALLED ABOVE POP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNITE.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEELS,GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO DUST BUILD-UP ON WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,SOUTH AREA OF THE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BIN, REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT SAID AREA. RESEAL WALL TILE BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDE BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE WERE IS NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER WERE COLESLAW ARE STORED,SOUTH- WEST WALL
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Aug 24, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS AND PANS WITHOUT RINSING AND PUTTING THE POTS AND PANS RIGHT AWAY ON THE 3RD COMPT SINK WITH SANITIZER. NO WATER ON THE MIDDLE COMPT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER THE PROPER WAY OF OPERATING AND USING THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE PROPER WAY OF WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING THE POTS AND PANS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK. MISSING DRAIN SINK COVER OF ALL THE SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THEW WATER HEATER AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE A HEAD HENNY PENNY MACHINE. BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND OVEN. BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Feb 17, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. X2 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT BOTH CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BE CERTIFIED ON SANITATION UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN, GRILLED CHICKEN, BBQ SANDWICH,CHICKEN POT PIE ETC.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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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. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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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. DAMAGED CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from May 9, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven 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 one violation 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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