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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 521039

8307 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 521039 has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 26, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 29, 2016, found no infractions.

1 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 30, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on February 2, 2012. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 23 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on January 17, 2013. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF FYER, AND INTERIOR OF COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, STAINED CEILING TILES IN SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS THE FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS, BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
  4. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HOT BOXES, DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING REAR STORAGE CLOSET). RE-GROUT FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN VENT COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN AND COVER UNCOVERED FLOOR DRAIN BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.
  5. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START (11:00AM)OF INVESTIGATION, CERITIED MGR IS REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, HOT BOXES, DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING REAR STORAGE CLOSET). RE-GROUT FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT, CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN VENT COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN AND COVER UNCOVERED FLOOR DRAIN BY DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN(INTERIORS & EXTERIORS) ALL DEEP FRYERS & OVENS ,SHELVING RACKS ,SINKS, COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, FILTERS & HOOD, AND PREP TABLES. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE,ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
  7. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COME INTO FOOD PREP AREA FROM WASHROOM AND HANDLE UTENSILS USED TO COMPLETE CUSTOMER ORDERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-010(A)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN(INTERIORS & EXTERIORS) ALL DEEP FRYERS & OVENS ,SHELVING RACKS ,SINKS, COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS, FILTERS & HOOD, AND PREP TABLES. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE,ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
  8. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND COLD FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.1-55.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING RACKS,SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES AND PIPING. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE,ALONG FRONT SERVICE LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
  9. Tag Removal

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOODS AND FILTERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT HAS GREASE BUILD UP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND REFRIGERATED AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AT 52 DEGREES F AND FOUND WALK IN FREEZER AT 40 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN REFRIGERATED HOLDING UNITS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW AND FROZEN HOLDING UNITS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF PARFAIT AT 51-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOODS AND FILTERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT HAS GREASE BUILD UP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
  11. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOODS AND FILTERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. ALSO CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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