MAR 6
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KFC.
EAT. 87/100
4804 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 6, 2026 · passed
13 of 18 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 32025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 3
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUN 272025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 MAINTAIN.
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.
APR 222024PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2024
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR (AROUND FLOOR DRAIN) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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.
DEC 282023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 28
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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)
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 HOLE IN THE FLOOR NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 232021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOZZLES FROM SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA NOT CLEANED: STICKY WITH PINK SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
APR 82021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOZZLES FROM SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER IN DINING AREA NOT CLEANED: STICKY WITH PINK SUBSTANCE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
AUG 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
SEP 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 92016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REMOVE DEAD FLYS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* 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 HAZARDOUS FOODS WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.
JUN 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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
JUN 92014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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
JAN 142013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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