Kentucky Fried Chicken

October 8, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSED ICE, AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE AREA, HALLWAY NEAR BATHROOM, BATHROOM WALL, AND SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERGASKETS, HAND SINK BASIN IN DRIVE-THRU AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ALL ATTACKED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, ENTIRE BEVERAGE STATION, INCLUDING NOZZLES, DISPENSER CHUTE AND DRIP TRAY. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS. WALLS AND FLOORS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2600640 CONDUCTED ON 8/23/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 49- OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND SYRUP SPILLAGE IN CABINET IN DINING ROOM WHERE SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. 55-OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN LARGE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 23, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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