KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 521050.
300 E 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
9 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 72015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
COOLING UNIT INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR CAUSING CONDENSATION IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LEAKY PIPE UNDER MAIN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDINGS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FEB 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, ICE DISPENSER CHUTES AT BOTH SODA MACHINES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLES.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN UNITS, STORAGE AREAS, ETC. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
NOV 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, SINKS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, SODA MACHINE NOZZLES, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS, HANDLES ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN TILES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND WALLS IN FRYER AREA, SINK, STORAGE AND MOP SINK AREA NOT CLEAN WITH SPLATTER. CEILING AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
NOV 52013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY BY FRYERS, BREADING STATION, MOP SINK AND SUPPLY AREA. 25-26 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GROUND AREA SOILED WITH LIQUID WASTE AND GARBAGE DEBRIS, AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AT THE TOP. GARBAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH GREASE AND OTHER GARBAGE ITEMS OPEN AND EXPOSED. MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VUOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTANED.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-5-12 REPORT #1096613 INSP#377: #32 FOUND DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP, #34 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DEEP FRYER AREAS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AT MOP SINK AREAS. #35 FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. #41 FOUND CLUTTER AT HOT WATER TANK AREAS.BOXES ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, SINKS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, SODA MACHINE NOZZLES, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS, HANDLES ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN TILES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND WALLS IN FRYER AREA, SINK, STORAGE AND MOP SINK AREA NOT CLEAN WITH SPLATTER. CEILING AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 232012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: FOUND DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.
Correct By: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DEEP FRYER AREAS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AT MOP SINK AREAS.
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NOV 52012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DEEP FRYER AREAS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AT MOP SINK AREAS.
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
FOUND CLUTTER AT HOT WATER TANK AREAS.BOXES ETC.
JUL 272011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AT DEEPFRYER AREAS.
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: CLEAN SIDES OF TOILET BOWL IN MENS TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE URINE STAINS.
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE BUILDUP. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS AND DRIVE-THRU AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR SECTIONS AT RAW CHICKEN PREP AREA AND BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Saturday, December 10, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, WALLS AT DINING AREA. REPAIR CRACKED WALL BASE TILE AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOUND WALLS INSIDE CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.
FOUND RESTROOM BEING REMODELED. ALSO, HOLES INSIDE RESTROOMS THAT MUST BE SEALED(ASAP) FOR PRIVACY.
Observation Type: Out Correct By: Saturday, December 10, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT PIZZA HUT SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUN 232011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN SIDES OF TOILET BOWL IN MENS TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE URINE STAINS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE BUILDUP. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS AND DRIVE-THRU AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR SECTIONS AT RAW CHICKEN PREP AREA AND BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, WALLS AT DINING AREA. REPAIR CRACKED WALL BASE TILE AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT PIZZA HUT SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 12011PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 1LB OF READY TO EAT CHEESE AT 51.4 AT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD PRODUCT. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
CLEAN TOILET BOWL SEATS TO REMOVE ASHES, SIDES OF TOILET BOWLS TO REMOVE URINE STAINS, AND INTERIOR OF WASHBOWL IN WOMENS TOILET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE BUILDUP. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS AND DRIVE-THRU AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR SECTIONS AT RAW CHICKEN PREP AREA AND BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR WALLS IN DINING AREA, REMOVE WATER STAINS FROM CEILING IN MENS TOILET ROOM, SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, WALLS, AND BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN AT DINING AREA. REPAIR CRACKED WALL BASE TILE AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT PIZZA HUT SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 72011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN TOILET BOWL SEATS TO REMOVE ASHES, SIDES OF TOILET BOWLS TO REMOVE URINE STAINS, AND INTERIOR OF WASHBOWL IN WOMENS TOILET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE BUILDUP. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS AND DRIVE-THRU AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR SECTIONS AT RAW CHICKEN PREP AREA AND BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR WALLS IN DINING AREA, REMOVE WATER STAINS FROM CEILING IN MENS TOILET ROOM, SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, WALLS, AND BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN AT DINING AREA. REPAIR CRACKED WALL BASE TILE AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT PIZZA HUT SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 262011FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.4F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 14 INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT DESSERT PARFAITS STORED INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 60.4-61.9F. ALSO, FOUND 1LB OF READY TO EAT SLICED MONTERRY AND PEPPER JACK CHEESES AT 70.3F INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME, APPROXIMATE VALUE $30.00. CRITICALQ 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN, GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP, SIDES, AND GREASE SPILLS ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED, REMOVE GREASE SPILLS, AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SAID AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
CLEAN TOILET BOWL SEATS TO REMOVE ASHES, SIDES OF TOILET BOWLS TO REMOVE URINE STAINS, AND INTERIOR OF WASHBOWL IN WOMENS TOILET.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE BUILDUP. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED AT COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS AND DRIVE-THRU AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR SECTIONS AT RAW CHICKEN PREP AREA AND BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
REPAIR WALLS IN DINING AREA, REMOVE WATER STAINS FROM CEILING IN MENS TOILET ROOM, SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, WALLS, AND BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN AT DINING AREA. REPAIR CRACKED WALL BASE TILE AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE POTATOE WEDGE HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE RAW CHICKEN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINE AT SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS AT DINING AND DRIVE-THRU AREA AND AT NEW HOT WATER UNIT NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT PIZZA HUT SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 172010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR WALLS IN DINING AREA, WALKWAY BY TOILET ROOMS, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS AT SAID WALKWAY, REMOVE WATER STAINS FROM CEILING IN MENS TOILET ROOM, SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, WALLS, AND BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN AT DINING AREA.
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT PIZZA HUT SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 102010FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-4240.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 3LBS OF SLICED MONTERREY CHEESE AND PEPPERJACK CHEESE INSIDE ABOVE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 59.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
FOUND 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT PIZZA HUT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED UNIT AND OR CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT PIZZA HUT SIDE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR TILES BY UTILITY SINK. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT, UTILITY SINK, AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT RINSE SINK NEXT TO FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS ABOVE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, REPAIR WALLS IN DINING AREA, WALKWAY BY TOILET ROOMS, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS AT SAID WALKWAY, REMOVE WATER STAINS FROM CEILING IN MENS TOILET ROOM, SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WINDOW LEDGES, WALLS, AND BEHIND SODA FOUNTAIN AT DINING AREA.
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSET 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT PIZZA HUT SIDE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 112010PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED FEMALE CASHIER/FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS I.E. FRIED CHICKEN, GREEN VEGETABLES, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE BETWEEN MULTI-TASKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING TASKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS. CRITICAL 7-38-010(A) ISSUED. STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO HAVE ONE PERSON ON REGISTER AND ANOTHER PERSON HANDLING FOOD.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST DEGREASE RACKS IN PREP KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PAINT RUSTY RACKS WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILLS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILE WITH EXCESS WATER AND ENSURE TILE GROUT INTACT BY COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE DIRT/GREASE THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND ENSURE DRY WALL IS INSTALLED TO PREVENT EXPOSED INSULATION.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPAIR AND PLACE COVER OVER DRAIN IN DINING AREA.
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