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Kfc/taco Bell

2807 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60618 · Cook County

84cited violations
4serious tier
24inspections
45tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2565163
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026170
2025290
2024120
2023450
20225221
2021160
2020260
2019240
20186233

Inspections

  1. May 4, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT DISH AND PREP AREAS . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALL PANEL PEELING OFF AROUND THE UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ABOVE SODA SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Aug 27, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (FRIED CHICKEN, TACOS) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (ICE CHUTE, INTERIOR ICE PLATE, SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES) OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA TO BE SOILED WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISASSEMBLED MACHINE ON-SITE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SODA FOUNTAIN MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED BAGS OF RAW CHICKEN THAWING ON THE REAR PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR UTILITY SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING, POOLING WATER IN PLACE OF UTILITY SINK TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY SINK FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jan 22, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Jul 9, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR BETWEEN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Dec 12, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Oct 11, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR AREA BY THE OFFICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

  7. Aug 14, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Jul 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Oct 11, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17-- MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Oct 5, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111--OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CELINGS IN THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON STORAGE RACKS AT FRONT PREAP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17-- MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  11. Sep 30, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK LOCATED AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA (WATER TEMPERATURE AT 82.3 F).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE PROVIDED OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.APPROX: 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CELINGS IN THE FRONT PREP SERVICE AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE LIVE FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON STORAGE RACKS AT FRONT PREAP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  12. Apr 4, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2492257 DATED: 02/26/2021 #58--OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  13. Mar 28, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,GRAVY,MASHED POTATOES ETC.) IS BEING SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND THE PREP LINE COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2492257 DATED: 02/26/2021 #10--OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55--OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. #57--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE. #58--OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLAIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/4/2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Feb 26, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, COLESLAW) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MEN PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

  15. Oct 26, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 6-8-20 REPORT #2373354 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. MANAGER RETRIEVED FROM THE REAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVE UPON ENTERING THE BUSINESS AN EMPLOYEE ON THE COOKS LINE NOT PROPERLY WEARING THEIR MASK. MASK WAS NOTED ON THE CHIN NOT COVERING THEIR MOUTH OR NOSE. IN ADDITION, AN EMPLOYEE ENTERED THE ESTABLISHMENT TO BEGIN THEIR WORK SHIFT NOT WEARING A MASK UNTIL TOLD BY THE MANAGER TO PUT ONE ON. ALSO NOTED, A PERSON ENTERED THE ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A MASK AND AN EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A MASK FROM THE REAR AND PROVIDED FOR THE PERSON. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.

  16. Jun 8, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS IS MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AVAILABLE TOILET TISSUE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER BY BACK DOOR WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND GARBAGE. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

  17. Oct 9, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET AND MAINTAIN.

  18. Oct 2, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES, CEILING LIGHT COVERS ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AROUND DRIVE THRU. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRIVE THRU.

  19. Nov 6, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      : 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION- CORE VIOLATION

  20. Oct 30, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN CHICKEN WAS BEING COOKED AND SERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      4-601.11 OBSERVED SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AND BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE VIOLATION

  21. May 31, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 24, 2018 (REPORT#2176247) AND FEBRUARY 9, 2018 (REPORT#2144823): (32) OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION THE VIOLATION HAD NOT BEEN CORRECTED; AFTER THE ASSISTANT MANAGER WHO WAS NOT HERE FOR EITHER OF THE LAST 2 INSPECTIONS CALLED THE DISTRICT MANAGER, A REPAIR-MAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE REPAIR-MAN WAS ABLE TO CUT OUT THE JAGGED STEEL AND INSTALL A NEW PIECE OF FLAT SHEET METAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABALE SURFACE. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

  22. May 24, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT THE CASH REGISTER HANDLING CURRENCY, THEN PREPARE TO-GO BOXES WITH TISSUE PAPER WITH BARE HANDS AND FILL BOX WITH CHICKEN USING UTENSILS BUT NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN HANDLING CURRENCY. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THERE MUST EITHER BE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE AT THE REGISTER OR INDIVIDUALS AT THE REGISTER HAVE TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING CURRENCY PRIOR TO PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2018 ON REPORT#2144823: (32) OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION IN ONE WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSEREVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED EMPTY BOXES PILED UP NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

  23. Feb 9, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A PIECE OF JAGGED STEEL ALONG THE TRIM UP TO THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JAGGED STEEL TO PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURY AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE OUTSIDE PANEL AND FLOOR BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE ORDER SCREENS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE A CEILING TILE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Jan 22, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES: CURRENTLY THE FACILITY ONLY HAS ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN BETWEEN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS BATTERED AND THEN FRIED. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, POTATO WEDGES, AND SIDES ARE BEING HOT HELD, PACKAGED, AND WHERE DRINKS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM THE OUTSIDE PANEL AND FLOOR BELOW THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE MOUNTAIN DEW SODA BOX IS LEAKING BLUE SYRUP ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SODA BOX TO PREVENT LIQUID FROM POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE ORDER SCREENS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE A CEILING TILE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.