Chicago
72
YOUR CALL

Kentucky Fried Chicken 521035

5852 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Mostly clean — 6 of 9 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
9
6 passed
Last Inspected
2016-03-10
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-03-10
Failed 1 inspection (2012)
Sanitation issues found across 25 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
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Sanitation critical 25×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2016-03-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

2015-07-28 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS AND REAR WHEELS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND REPAIR SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE LEAKING ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

2014-10-17 Pass Complaint
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND SO IS THE CONDENSER WITH ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ON THE WALLS, CEILING, FLOORS AND BOTH FANS. MUST DEFROST TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FREEZER DOOR AND HAVE THE CONDENSER SERVI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP SIDE FRONT & INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT CABINETS UNDER FRYER THICK WITH GREASE, HOODS FILTERS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, DEEP FRYERS, TABLE LEGS, DINING ROOM TABLES SEALS, CHAIRS, WINDOW SILLS, BBQS APR...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT IN PREP AREA WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO RESURFACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HAS SPLASH ON FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING LGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE MISSING IN THE COOLERS.

2013-04-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE MOPPING FLOOR PICKING UP LID FROM FLOOR AND PLACING IT ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE WHERE OTHER UTENSILS ARE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CONTAMINATED LID CLEAN AND SANITIZE CONTACT SURFACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION, ...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, WITH 3-COMP SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY. MUST SET UP PROPERLY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.

critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM DRAIN AT FLOOR WHEN WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA IS TURNED ON. ALSO NOTED DIRTY, MURKY WATER BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK UPON RELEASE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AT DRIVE- THRU WINDOW NOT PROTECTED. MUST PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS. CLEAN HEAVY BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF LARGE BAKING PANS. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STEAM TABLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AT BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH ICE BUILD-...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN PREP AREA, PAINT AND RESEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE HAS NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.

2012-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/05/12 REPORT 1229983: 33-FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS. 34-FLOORS NEED ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP. LEAK AT BASE OF DRIVE THRU ICE BIN, WORN SEAL, CAUSING WATER TO ACCUMULATE UNDERNEATH. REPAIR SAME.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SIDES AND INBETWEEN OF HOT HOLDING UNIT/LINE, AROUND MOTORS, PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR HARDWARE OF OIL FILTER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BU...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT IN PREP AREA WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO RESURFACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE

minor Food Temperature

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

WALL TILES NEXT TO DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION AND ALSO ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME

2012-07-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF COLESLAW AT IMPROPER STORAGE/HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS, $60 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/18/11 REPORT 543275: 33-FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SIDES AND INBETWEEN OF HOT HOLDING UNIT/LINE, AROUND MOTORS, PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR HARDWARE OF OIL FILTER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BU...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT IN PREP AREA WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO RESURFACE SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Food Temperature

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

WALL TILES NEXT TO DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION AND ALSO ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

2011-11-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, F...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRI...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR STORAGE, NEAR DOOR, WALK-IN FREEZER, ETC.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

2011-07-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, F...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRI...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.

2011-03-18 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED COLESLAW IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PRESSURE FRYERS, SIDES, PANELS, WHEELS, CABINETS, ETC, COOLERS, ...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBR...

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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