KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN.
3696 S ARCHER AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-201.11- MISSING GROUT AND WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT ENTIRE PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OUTLET COVERS MISSING AROUND OUTLETS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE FOAM BEING USED AROUND HOLES AND PIPING IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIALS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PEEILING SURFACE ON CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN
6-202.11- LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
APR 212023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 132F AT THE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
TORN GASKET AT BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEGS & WHEELS OF ALL TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF SYRUP BOXES IN REAR AND INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE STATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
EXCESSIVE LEAKING AND LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MISSING GROUT AND WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT ENTIRE PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO AS TO BE AS SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OUTLET COVERS MISSING AROUND OUTLETS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE FOAM BEING USED AROUND HOLES AND PIPING IN FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIALS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PEEILING SURFACE ON CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/15/2022 REPORT 2560832 NOT CORRECTED: 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered NO COVER ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, CLOSET. 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT. OBSERVED OTHER METAL PANEL AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
JUL 152022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE ICE BIN AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA; SEAL BIN TO STOP LEAKING.
NO COVER ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT. OBSERVED OTHER METAL PANEL AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 132022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR FURNACE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR, UNDER FRONT COUNTERS ON SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (PREP TABLES, THREE COMP SINK), ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE AREA ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
SYSTEM NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED. IN ADDITION TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM I FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER TODAY (JULY 13) IN THE MENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ABLE TO GET THE HOT WATER ON IN BOTH WASHROOMS BEFORE INSPECTION ENDED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE ICE BIN AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA; SEAL BIN TO STOP LEAKING.
NO COVER ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, CLOSET. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT. OBSERVED OTHER METAL PANEL AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 82022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR FURNACE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR, UNDER FRONT COUNTERS ON SHELVES, ON THE FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (PREP TABLES, THREE COMP SINK), ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE AREA ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE ICE BIN AT THE DRIVE THRU AREA; SEAL BIN TO STOP LEAKING.
SYSTEM NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
NO COVER ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, CLOSET. CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT. OBSERVED OTHER METAL PANEL AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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AUG 132021PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,DOLLIES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL PANEL INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED
AUG 52021FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPING IN LOWER CABINET AT SERVICE COUNTER IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PRMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ROLLING CARTS,DOLLIES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT SAME,LEAKY ICE BIN AT DRIVE THRU COUNTER.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND WITH GREASE AND TRASH ON GROUND IN CORRAL.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL PANEL INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2454037 10/30/20 NOT CORRECTED#49- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.#55- THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.#56- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
OCT 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS BY TAKING THE RECERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLES, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR/REPLACE KNOB.
THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, ETC. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
OBSERVED FRYERS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING, AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED ALL HOURS OF OPERATION THAT TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FIT TO PREVENT PESTS
OBSERVED FRYERS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, SIDES OF COOLERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING, AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 212019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUECTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FIR TO PREVENT PESTS
OBSERVED FRYERS LEAKING OIL ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON FRYERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, SIDES OF COOLERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP HAND SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING, AND SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Observed excessive grease build up in rear corner behind cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed large gap along top edge of utility sink in rear of kitchen. Must seal to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ventilation covered in women's and men's restroom. Must provide proper ventilation for all restrooms, at all times. Must maintain all.
JAN 32018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed washbowl sink in not maintained (in disrepair) in women's restroom. When left/hot water handle turned to on position, water temperature @ 39.9F. Right/cold water handle does not work. Water turned off at pipe below sink to stop flowing of water from faucet (right handle does not effect full stream water pressure). Must provide working washbowl sink with adequate city water pressure, cold and hot (85F or higher) water at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Observed excessive grease build up in rear corner behind cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed washbowl sink in disrepair in men's restroom. Observed large gap between wall and washbowl sink, and water leaking from pipe below. Must reseal top of sink to close gap and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must repair leak. Observed large gap along top edge of utility sink in rear of kitchen. Must seal to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ventilation covered in women's and men's restroom. Must provide proper ventilation for all restrooms, at all times. Must maintain all.
MAR 82017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, FRYERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, HOLDING UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
SEP 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED GLASS AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
REGROUT FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHROOM AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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