KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN.
3927 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
9 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 222026FAILED1 violationDETAILS
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.
APR 302025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 312024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
DEC 272024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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MAR 272024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE MOP SINK AND HEATING TANK.
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.
JUL 182023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN/ON PIPES BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.
FEB 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED 2 CEILING TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 202022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 262022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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).
MAY 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
6-501.12--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12--OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-304.11--OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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).
MAY 102021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED TORN WEATHERSTRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
DEC 32019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE.
JUL 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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
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
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DOOR. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION
JAN 232018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICED INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED STAINED WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE STAIN FROM WALL.
OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER.
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