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Kentucky Fried Chicken 521049

1144 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
52/100

Mixed record — 7 of 12 inspections passed

Inspections
12
7 passed
Last Inspected
2016-01-13
Pass Rate
58%
3 failures
Score
52/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-01-13
Failed 3 inspections (2012, 2012, 2010)
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 33×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other minor
2016-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO COLD WATER AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS (3 TOTAL). HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 141.4F TO 144.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE TO ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME. CRITICAL ...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH. ALSO, MUST REPLACE THE DIRTY TUBE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.

2015-04-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 65.3F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE FRYERS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2014-05-12 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEATIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIPES BEHIND FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ESPECIALLY AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FLOUR. ALSO FOUND BASE BOARD DAMAGED IN SPOTS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2013-10-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALSO ALL PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING OF FOOD PARTICLES

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT

2012-04-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-04-19 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Plumbing & Waste

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. FOUND NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES, RESTORE HOT WATER TO ALL PLUMBING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

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. FOUND BOTH OF THE ICE MACHINES HAVE BLACK MOLD IN THE INTERIOR CHUTE AREA AND THE OUTSIDE HINGE AREA IS DIRTY, HAVE THE MACHI...

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.FOUND THE CABINET BELOW THE DRIVE THRU SODA STATION IS DIRTY AND WATER DAMAGED, REMOVE THE WATER DAMAGED SURFACES. THE FO...

minor Food Temperature

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 AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND ...

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 ARE GREASY AND DIRTY AND NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, TABLES INSIDE WALK...

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.SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO CHICKEN COOLER. REATTACH BASEBOARD ALONG WALLBASE IN CHICKEN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPAIR CRACKED WALLBASE TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR ...

minor Sanitation

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...

2012-04-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Plumbing & Waste

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES, RESTORE HOT WATER TO ALL PLUMBING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.

critical Plumbing & Waste

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

THE MEN'S ROOM URINAL OVERFLOWS WHEN FLUSHED, REPAIR THE UNRINAL SO THE WASTE FLUSHES DOWN THE DRAIN. In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing ...

serious Sanitation

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

BOTH OF THE ICE MACHINES HAVE BLACK MOLD IN THE INTERIOR CHUTE AREA AND THE OUTSIDE HINGE AREA IS DIRTY, HAVE THE MACHINES PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED AND SANITIZED. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation,...

minor Sanitation

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

THE CABINET BELOW THE DRIVE THRU SODA STATION IS DIRTY AND WATER DAMAGED, REMOVE THE WATER DAMAGED SURFACES. THE FOOD PANS AND LIDS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE PANS AND LIDS UNTIL THEY ARE SANITARY. PIPES WITH EXPOSED INSULATION NEXT TO...

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED, REAR AREA OF FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REMO...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY AND NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, TABLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT. THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY IN THE MO...

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO CHICKEN COOLER. REATTACH BASEBOARD ALONG WALLBASE IN CHICKEN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPAIR CRACKED WALLBASE TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AT DOOR ENTRANCE. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PRE...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN OUT AND OPEN THE DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS BELOW THE CONVEYOR OVEN AND BY THE BACK DOOR.

2011-11-01 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Food Temperature

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUI...

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 DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, TABLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN REAR ...

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. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO CHICKEN COOLER. REATTACH BASEBOARD ALONG WALLBASE IN CHICKEN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPAIR CRACKED WALLBASE TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS...

2011-08-15 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND...

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 DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTERS, TABLES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN R...

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. SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO CHICKEN COOLER. REATTACH BASEBOARD ALONG WALLBASE IN CHICKEN COOLER WHERE LOOSE. REPAIR CRACKED WALLBASE TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOM IN...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UN...

2010-09-15 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
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. THE CHICKEN COOLER BASEBOARDS HAVE LARGE GAPS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP. REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SANITARY.

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL FOOD UTENSILS OF ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE DRIVE IN SIDE REACH IN COOLER, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND WAS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTALL THE ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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 anTHE MINOR LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. -------------------------------------------------------------------...

2010-03-25 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

THE CHICKEN COOLER BASEBOARDS HAVE LARGE GAPS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP. REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SANITARY.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FOOD UTENSILS OF ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE DRIVE IN SIDE REACH IN COOLER, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND WAS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTALL THE MISSING GREASE CATCH CONTAINERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM TO CATCH ALL THE GREASE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE MINOR LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2010-03-16 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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. ALL THREE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAVE ONLY 160.1�F HOT WATER. FOOD HANDLE...

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. THE STAINLESS STEEL FOOD PANS WITH COLE SLAW, CORN, POTATOES, ETC IN THEM HAVE BROWN COLORED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND T...

serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 161337/2588 DATED JULY 10,2009 STILL FOUND ...

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. THE CHICKEN COOLER BASEBOARDS HAVE LARGE GAPS FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP. REPAIR SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SANITARY.

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL FOOD UTENSILS OF ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE DRIVE IN SIDE REACH IN COOLER, THE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE AND WAS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INST...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE MINOR LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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