Chicago
87
EAT

Kfc

4804 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
87/100

Strong record across 18 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
18
13 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-06
Pass Rate
72%
3 failures
Score
87/100
EAT
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-06
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2014, 2012)
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 36×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2026-03-06 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENTWITH GREASE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2025-10-03 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD AND GRAVY SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

2025-06-27 Pass Complaint
4
minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL OTHER AREAS AND...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE OR CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

2024-04-22 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR (PEPSI) REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES/WALL WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP OF MOPSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DRIED LEAVES AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. NOTED FLOOR UNDERNEATH LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR LEVEL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR (AROUND FLOOR DRAIN) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

2023-12-28 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING PANEL ABOVE MOP SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA ---ALSO OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE CEILING PANEL ABOVE MOP SINK AND HOL...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND A...

2021-04-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN POTS AND BUCKETS ARE STORED OR RELOCATED SHELF. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOZZLES FROM SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA NOT CLEANED: STICKY WITH PINK SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN,UNEVEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE CEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAID FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANBALE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE MISSING AND BROKEN CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK,REPAIR CAUSE...

2021-04-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN POTS AND BUCKETS ARE STORED OR RELOCATED SHELF. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOZZLES FROM SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA NOT CLEANED: STICKY WITH PINK SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN,UNEVEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE CEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AND AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAID FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANBALE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE MISSING AND BROKEN CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK,REPAIR CAU...

2020-04-29 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. STANDING WATER ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND FLOOR MUST BE MAINTAINED. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER SHLELVING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR ON SIDE OF SINK AND CAULING AROUND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR SINK AND REPLACE CAULKING. MAINTAIN MOP SINK.

2017-08-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN NOT SEALED,DIRTY STANDING WATER. NEED TO SEAL SAID AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOOD STAINS ON WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2016-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE PREP/DISH AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-09-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE PREP/DISH AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-05-08 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED THE COLE SLAW SCOOP LAYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE LARGE CONTAINER OF COLE SLAW IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP, NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REMOVE DEAD FLYS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

2015-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARD...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A WHITE CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN IMMEDIATELY AND MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2014-06-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

: ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2014-06-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND EXCESS WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER, PUDDLE OF WASTE OIL ON GROUND AND SPLATTERED OIL ON SIDE OF GARBAGE CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2013-01-14 Pass License
2
minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GAPS IN WALL AROUND PIPES UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOORS.

2012-09-27 Fail License

No violations found.

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