Kentucky Fried Chicken 521045

Chicago Health Dept

2215 N WASHTENAW AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

9 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2014.

Last inspected Jul 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2014

Inspection history

JUL 30

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE SHELVING RACK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND ON REAR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE GAS PIPES ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ALONG CORNERS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 25

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE FRYING PREP AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

JAN 17

2013

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Violation pending see report#1321303.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation pending see report#1321303.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation pending see report#1321303.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation pending see report#1321303.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Violation pending see report#1321303.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Violation pending see report#1321303.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Violation pending see report#1321303.

JAN 11

2013

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,3 COMP SINK AREAS,MENS TOILET ROOM,DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE COVERS FOR TRASH CANS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FOUNTAIN DRINK KNOZZLES,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE FRYING PREP AREAS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI SPLASHES AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

DEC 14

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE PREVIOUS REPORT# 659646 12/12/11.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE MISSING HOT KNOB AT 3 COMP SINK,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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DEC 14

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 12

2011

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.WE OBSERVE POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES,FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING HANDLING FOODS PREPPING CHICKEN AND UNABLE TO WASH HANDS THAT IS NO COLD/HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME AVAILABLE FOR THE USE OF HANDWASHING.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.WE FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVINGS WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR,MANUAL CAN OPENER,INTERIOR CABINET AT FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

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.UPPER/LOWER WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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.LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

OCT 24

2011

PASS 3 violations

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.VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT.

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.VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT.

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.VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT.

OCT 7

2011

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.HANDSINK INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER.THE SHIFT MANAGER FOUND THAT THE KNOB BELOW THE SAID SINK WAS TURNED OFF.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE CLUTTERED STOREAGE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTER, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,PIZZA ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVINGS WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

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.UPPER/LOWER WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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