KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #5286.
5852 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
12 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 262026FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Hand wash sink exceeding maximum temperature, Main prep area hand wash sink water temperature is at 124f, unable to wash hands properly, only one hot knob for faucet unable to mix cold with hot, instructed manager to provide water temp between 100-120f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Oil spills and food debris noted behind cook line and drive through station. Instructed to clean and maintain.
OCT 292025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED CLEANING, CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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 CLEAN THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
OCT 62025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED CLEANING, CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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 CLEAN THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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JAN 282025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DRIVE-THRU.
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.#49-4-601.11(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 & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.#55- 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
APR 32024PASSED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE-THRU.
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING
2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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 & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
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.
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 262024FAILED16 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE-THRU.
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)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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 & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FEB 82024PASSED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
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 COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
APR 62023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
SEP 62022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TOILET RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE FROM FLOORS.
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
JUN 62022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AROUND NOZZLES OF SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE THROUGH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
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.
MAR 102021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
AUG 212020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND DUMPER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE PIPING ATTACHED TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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