KFC
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting KFC on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTWITH GREASE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD AND GRAVY SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jun 27, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL OTHER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE OR CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 22, 2024
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR (PEPSI) REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES/WALL WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP OF MOPSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. NOTED FLOOR UNDERNEATH LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR LEVEL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR (AROUND FLOOR DRAIN) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 28, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING PANEL ABOVE MOP SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA ---ALSO OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE CEILING PANEL ABOVE MOP SINK AND HOLE IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN POTS AND BUCKETS ARE STORED OR RELOCATED SHELF. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOZZLES FROM SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA NOT CLEANED: STICKY WITH PINK SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN,UNEVEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE CEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAID FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANBALE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE MISSING AND BROKEN CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK,REPAIR CAUSE.
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Apr 8, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOZZLES FROM SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA NOT CLEANED: STICKY WITH PINK SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN POTS AND BUCKETS ARE STORED OR RELOCATED SHELF. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN,UNEVEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE CEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAID FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANBALE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE MISSING AND BROKEN CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK,REPAIR CAUSE.
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86
Apr 29, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY 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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. STANDING WATER ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER SHLELVING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR ON SIDE OF SINK AND CAULING AROUND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR SINK AND REPLACE CAULKING. MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN NOT SEALED,DIRTY STANDING WATER. NEED TO SEAL SAID AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 13, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE PREP/DISH AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE PREP/DISH AREA.
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May 8, 2015
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: OBSERVED THE COLE SLAW SCOOP LAYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE LARGE CONTAINER OF COLE SLAW IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP, NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD FLYS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN IMMEDIATELY AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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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 INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 9, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND EXCESS WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER, PUDDLE OF WASTE OIL ON GROUND AND SPLATTERED OIL ON SIDE OF GARBAGE CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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 INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 14, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN WALL AROUND PIPES UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOORS.
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Sep 27, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at KFC.
Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.
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