Chicago
71
YOUR CALL

Kentucky Fried Chicken #5286

5852 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
71/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-29
Pass Rate
79%
3 failures
Score
71/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-29
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2024, 2022)
Sanitation issues found across 30 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 30×
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Food Temperature critical 14×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-10-29 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED CLEANING, CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO...

2025-10-06 Pass Complaint
2
minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED CLEANING, CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED...

2025-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-01-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK KNEE ONE PETAL WITH HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 159.6F ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT & DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DRIVE-THRU.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2592094 4/3/24 NOT CORRECTED- #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38 6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.#47-4-...

2024-04-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE-THRU.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN &...

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2024-03-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ONLY AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOE,COLE SLAW,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(...

critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HIM GO INTO THE DINING AREA AND THEN RETURNED TO REAR KITCHEN AREA AND HANDLE A PAN TO PUT FOOD ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WHEN HE RETURNED INTO FOOD PREP AREA.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE-THRU.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS RANGING FROM 46.2F-52.9F ON A RACK INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 2.5LBS.$60.(COS)(...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA AND 2-4 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN VESTIBULE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/24.(PRIO...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN &...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2024-02-08 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 10
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2023-04-06 Pass Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ATTACHED PIPING TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDULE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT REGULARLY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AT THE COOKLINE, DISHWASHING AREA, BACK STORAGE, AND PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

2022-09-06 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TOILET RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE FROM FLOORS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.

2022-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-06-06 Fail Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AROUND NOZZLES OF SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE THROUGH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTION UNDER SANITIZING (FURTHEST RIGHT) BASIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING EXCESSIVELY, AND DRAINING ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA STREWN WITH TRASH BAGS, FOOD WASTE,AND LITTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CLEANED AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

2021-03-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND FLOOR AREAS ON THE SIDE OF GREASE TRAP, BEHIND FRYERS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALL AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEIL...

2020-08-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND DUMPER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE PIPING ATTACHED TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

2017-05-10 Pass License

No violations found.

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