JUN 18
2025
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MILD BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #5287.
Chicago Health Dept
1617 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).
12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
55
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 21
2025
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 16
2025
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 11
2024
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 4
2024
FAIL 9 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. OBSERVED SPILLS AND RESIDUE INSIDE ICE DISPENSER AND SPIGOTS ON SODA MACHINES IN DRIVE THRU AND SELF-SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK, LEAKING PIPE AT UTILITY SINK AND DAMAGED BASIN ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND FRYERS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRYERS, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FRONT COUNTER, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2569420 ON 1-9-23:51-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 55-MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS OVER & NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MOPSINK.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL & FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER ,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MOPSINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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JAN 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,GRAVY,MASHED POTATOES,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,COUNTER TOPS AT SODA AREA IN DINING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND RUSTED OUT PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS OVER & NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL & FLOOR TILES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MOPSINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 10
2022
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2"GAP OR MORE ON BOTTOM WHERE FRAME IS RUSTING OUT/ SEVERELY DETERIORATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH COOLER UNDERNEATH FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR OF PRESSURE FRYER HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO HAVE GREASE MOVED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WITH LEAKING FAUCET FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENTS OVER FOOD PREP AREA WITH SOOT AND DUST. FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 19
2021
PASS 7 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SEAL AROUND TOP PORTION ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE GASKET SEAL OF TWO DOOR STAND UP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP FACILITY WHERE THE CHICKEN IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT IT IS THERE. IF IT IS NOT THERE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE ARE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF OIL ON PIPING AND UTILITY LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER OF CARBOARD ON FLOORS BETWEEN THE OIL WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NEAR BACK DOOR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY OIL, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE CONTAMINATION.
JUL 2
2021
PASS 7 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SEAL AROUND TOP PORTION ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE GASKET SEAL OF OF TWO DOOR STAND UP FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP FACILITY WHERE THE CHICKEN IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON SODA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT IT IS THERE. IF IT IS NOT THERE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER OF CARBOARD ON FLOORS BETWEEN THE OIL WASTE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NEAR BACK DOOR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF OIL ON PIPING AND UTILITY LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE ARE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY OIL, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACE CONTAMINATION.
DEC 14
2020
PASS 4 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ON TOP BLACK PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND VENTHOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE SELF SERVICE SOFT DRINK MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE LEAKING FROM EDGE OF VENTHOOD DIRECTLY ABOVE FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. Exhaust ventilation hood systems in FOOD preparation and WAREWASHING areas including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, andSINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES.
OCT 8
2020
PASS 4 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ON TOP BLACK PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND VENTHOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE SELF SERVICE SOFT DRINK MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE LEAKING FROM EDGE OF VENTHOOD DIRECTLY ABOVE FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. Exhaust ventilation hood systems in FOOD preparation and WAREWASHING areas including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, andSINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES.
MAY 2
2017
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS NEAR DEEP FRYERS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
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