SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN.

BEAT. 44/100

8307 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 10, 2021 · passed

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 10
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 6
2021
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BETTER WEATHERSTRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COUNTERTOPS, PREP STATIONS, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND/OR GREASE.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GRAY WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHEN THE HAND SINK IS BEING USED. OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE WASHROOMS WHEN THE TOILETS ARE FLUSHED, AND THE HAND SINKS IN USE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(C).

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH PREMISES VERY DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR MISSING GROUT, BROKEN TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAI.NTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS, AND ATTACHED PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

AUG 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

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MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND 2 EMPLOYEES ON SITE NOT WEARING MASK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 202-9

MAY 20
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

FEB 14
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STORAGE PALLETS FOR CHICKEN, FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHITE STORAGE PALLET IN DRY STORAGE OFFICE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CLOTH WRAPPED AROUND LEAKY HOSE ATTACHED TO UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLOTH AND REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AREAS

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HOT WATER ROOM OF UNNECESSARY ITEM, RACKS, SHELF,ETC. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO WALL AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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DEC 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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

OBSERVED STORAGE PALLETS FOR CHICKEN, FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHITE STORAGE PALLET IN DRY STORAGE OFFICE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

CORRECTED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PRE AND DISHWASHING AREA NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HOT WATER ROOM OF UNNECESSARY ITEMC, RACKS, SHELF,ETC. MUST REMOVE ANYTING NOT USING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF HEAVY ACCUMILATION OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO WALL AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

NOV 21
2019
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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

OBSERVED STORAGE PALLETS FOR CHICKEN, FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHITE STORAGE PALLET IN DRY STORAGE OFFICE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM FACILITIES USED BY EMPLOYEE'S AND CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED. MEN'S WASHROOM TOILET NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF HEAVY ACCUMILATION OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO WALL AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN HOT WATER ROOM OF UNNECESSARY ITEMC, RACKS, SHELF,ETC. MUST REMOVE ANYTING NOT USING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PRE AND DISHWASHING AREA NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AREAS.

DEC 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11(A) FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SECTION OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN STAFF/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP IN MEN WASHROOM FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS. 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT ,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE RACKS, EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSER IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALL INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELF IN REAR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.s: 6-501.11 CLEAN DIRT, STAINS, AND GREASE FROM THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN DIRT FROM ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DOORS THROUGHOUT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

SEP 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11(A) FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SECTION OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.11(B) CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS. 4-602.11(C) MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT ,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE RACKS, EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSER IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALL INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELF IN REAR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE MISSING LID TO TOILET IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.11 CLEAN DIRT, STAINS, AND GREASE FROM THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN DIRT FROM ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DOORS THROUGHOUT.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 7
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE DRIVE THRU. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE CHICKEN IS STORED.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN UNDER SINKS AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AROUND AND UNDER SHELVES.

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

SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN PIPES AND GAS LINES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST REPAIR THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR PANEL TO THE WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED RUST AND HOLES ON THE DOOR.

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA BY THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND REAR EXIT DOOR; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

SEP 13
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE GROUT WORN DOWN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA CAUSING FOOD BUILD UP AND PONDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED HOLES AROUND THE MOP SINK PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE GASKET AT THE DRAINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND MIDDLE BASIN IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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