Kentucky Fried Chicken

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Inspections

1. Aug 11, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jan 29, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 22, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/30/2025, REPORT #2616712. #55--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

4. Apr 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

5. Dec 31, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF AND BESIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

6. Dec 27, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK NEAR HOT HOLD UNITS, HANDSINK NEAR DRINK FOUNTAIN, AND WASHBOWL SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER WAS OBSERVED AT ONE OF THREE PREP HANDSINKS AND AT THE 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK; ALL OTHER SINKS LISTED WERE NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF AND BESIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

7. Mar 27, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE MOP SINK AND HEATING TANK.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

8. Jul 18, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN/ON PIPES BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE COOKLINE DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.

9. Feb 23, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN ETC.) IS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED 2 CEILING TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN CHICKEN PREP/COOKING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

10. Sep 20, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

11. Aug 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

12. Jul 29, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (05/21/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

13. May 21, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13-- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (05/10/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

14. May 10, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,"ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED TORN WEATHERSTRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE ICE MAKER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2352662 DATED: 12/03/2019 #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE. Mar 3, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 5/17/2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

15. Dec 3, 2019 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE.

16. Jul 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FOOD PREP WINDOW AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FOOD PREP WINDOW AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DOOR. CORE VIOLATION

    • Not serious Core

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION

17. Jan 23, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ICED INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE STAIN FROM WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER.