KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #5290.
1144 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 25 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 32026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE MOP SINK, THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 242026FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGNAIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE MOP SINK, THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/26/2025, REPORT #2624510 # #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
SEP 262025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP/HOT HOLDING STATION, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND/OR GREASE.
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
6-501.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 192025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 35 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND BOXES IN THE REAR POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVING AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-28-020(A).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP/HOT HOLDING STATION, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA . MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
MAY 222025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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MAR 192025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
MAR 112025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MOP AREA, MANAGER'S OFFICE AND ONE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
JUL 52024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE BACKSIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2587959 ON 1/11/24 NOT CORRECTED: 36 - OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS WITH ROLLING WHEELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. 55 - CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. 55 - REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COMPLETE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DESCRIBING ALL SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS, WHICH WILL PROHIBIT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES FROM WORKING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS WITH ROLLING WHEELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING A METAL BRACELET WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD IS RESTRICTED TO A PLAIN WEDDING BAND ONLY.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WAS BETWEEN 66-95F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISH WASHING AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS.
MAR 92023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTTOM REAR EXTERIOR DOOR-SWEEP TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR ALLOWING A 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF SHELVING UNDERNEATH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 212023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BOTTOM REAR EXTERIOR DOOR-SWEEP TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR ALLOWING A 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF SHELVING UNDERNEATH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,PREP TABLES,HOT AND COLD LINE EQUIPMENT.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILE IN MOPSINK BASIN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL BASES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION VENTS
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,UNDER DINING AREA SODA MACHINE CABINET.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 292021FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 73.2F IN THE SMALLER UNISEX TOILET ROOM FOR CUSTOMERS AND STAFF.MUST HAVE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS,PREP TABLES,HOT AND COLD LINE EQUIPMENT.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS.
MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILE IN MOPSINK BASIN NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALL BASES IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION VENTS .
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND WATER FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,UNDER DINING AREA SODA MACHINE CABINET.
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SEP 22020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM SIDE OF FRYERS INS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING HOSE ON ECOLAB DEVICE MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 4-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRY STORE, AND CHEMICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JAN 142019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN ALL REACH IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100F IN 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE TO A MINIMUM OF 110F PER CITY CODE, TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM SIDE OF FRYERS INS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING HOSE ON ECOLAB DEVICE MOUNTED ON WALL ABOVE 4-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASIN OF HAND-SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK, AND INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST REPAIR SINK BY 1/16/18 (2 DAYS TO REPAIR SINK)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRY STORE, AND CHEMICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JAN 102018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON TOP OF THE BLODGETT OVENS.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.
MAY 162017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS, AND DRAIND IN HAND SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTNED. CONTAINERS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PICK UPS OR ADD A CONTAINER. ALL COTAINERS MUST BE CLOSED AND FREE OF OVERFLOWING ARBAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS, AND DRAIND IN HAND SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 282017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL FRYERS, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALL FLOOR DRAINS, AND DRAIND IN HAND SINKS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STANDING WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN
WALLS IN ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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