JAN 29
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN.
EAT. 91/100
7445 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed
10 of 11 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
none critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jan 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE TOP PART OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED SODA POP SPILLS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SODA MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
FEB 262025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER STORING CHICKEN AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE COOKING AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP COUNTER ACROSS FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN CORNER AREAS.
FEB 272024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION DEEPFRYER WHEELS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUSTY FLOORS AND WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2023
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEE VIOLATION #60
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SEE VIOLATION #60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2569316 DATED JANUARY 6, 2023, THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #49 ALL SODA NOZZLES AND AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #51 LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK FAUCET ACROSS FRO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #55 FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER SODA MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56 MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #58 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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JAN 62023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL SODA NOZZLES AND AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT 1 COMP SINK FAUCET ACROSS FRO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVERED GARBAGE CAN NEEDED IN LADIES ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER SODA MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUL 52022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND SANTIZE THE POP NOZZLES AT THE SELF SERVE POP STATION, ALSO CLEAN THE BOTTOM CADINET IN THE SAME AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
FEB 12021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK ABOVE TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING NEAR FRYERS, REAR DOOR, DRIVE THRU AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
JAN 172020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK ABOVE TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING NEAR FRYERS, REAR DOOR, DRIVE THRU AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED IN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 112019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 11
2019
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE PREP TABLES AND ALSO ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRINK STATION LOCATED BY SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA FLOORS NEEDED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 222018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE THE CHICKEN IS STORED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE FOOT PEDAL AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR AREA OF PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FOOT PEDAL.
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