Chicago
85
EAT

Kentucky Fried Chicken

6040 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · Garfield Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
85/100

Strong record across 10 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
10
8 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-06
Pass Rate
80%
2 failures
Score
85/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-06
Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2020)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 21×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Temperature minor
2026-02-06 Pass Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WHITE RESIDUE ON INTERIOR DOOR HINGE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-03-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER (BUCKETS, BOXES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT AND MISSING TILE ON FLOORS NEAR WALK IN COOLERS AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2024-02-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR BY THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TORN BASE BOARD ON THE WALK IN COLLER AND WALL DAMAGED BY THE SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE RUSTED CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE TILE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FILTERS AT ALL TIMES.

2023-04-06 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED SURFACES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE OF HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR CHICKN BREADING PREP AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-12 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE OF HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE CONTAINED IN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN REAR NEAR CHICKN BREADING PREP AREA CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

2020-11-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION

2020-11-06 Fail Canvass
4
minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WATER MUST BE RELEASED AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS TO DRAIN. INSTD TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FRONT HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION

2019-05-10 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DINING TABLES, DINE IN TRAYS, AND EXTERIOR TOP OF SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE UNIT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN. UTILITY SINK BASIN ...

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND WORN GROUT LINES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. WATER ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

2018-01-19 Pass License
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO RE- GROUTED, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN TILE NEXT TO FRYER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE CHICKEN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO RECAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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