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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 521054

7 E GARFIELD BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 521054 has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 18, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 30, 2016, found no infractions.

2 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, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 2 times on June 13, 2013. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on January 8, 2015. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on June 25, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 26 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 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 8 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXER,CAN OPENER,DEEP FRYERS,GREASE STRAINER,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SODA TABLE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER MACHINE NOZZLE,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,SOME SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF DEEP FRYERS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER PREP AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NUMEROUS TRASH BAGS AND BOXES ON GROUND IN GARBAGE CORRAL AND LID WIDE OPEN AND OTHER DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT FITTING DUE TO TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST CLOSE LIDS.REMOVE AND CLEAN GROUND IN OUTSIDE CORRAL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MIXER,CAN OPENER,DEEP FRYERS,GREASE STRAINER,WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SODA TABLE,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,HOT WATER MACHINE NOZZLE,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,SOME SHELVING UNITS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF DEEP FRYERS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYER PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN IDPH FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF,NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN FRONT REACH IN BOX FREEZER. OBSERVED THE FOOD TRAYS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK ON INTERIOR OF THE SODA DISPENSER PUMP.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(CHICKEN) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MOP SINKS AND THE OPEN SITE DRAIN WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK ON INTERIOR OF THE SODA DISPENSER PUMP.
  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • HOT HOLDING FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HALF OF THE LOWER HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 118 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ENTIRE UNIT AT 140 DEGREES F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 118-131 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • WASHROOM FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TOILET IN MENS WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 531613 ON 10/13/2011 NOT CORRECTED. (32)FOUND BROKEN LIDS/CONTAINERS FOR COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG COOK LINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  9. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND BROKEN LIDS/CONTAINERS FOR COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND DRAIN PANS NOT CLEAN FOR SODA MACHINE AT CUSTOMER AREAS.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Must clean and maintain the following: ice dispensers at both soda machines to remove mold build up. Interiors of hot holding units (shelves, racks, etc).
    • 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. Must clean and maintain the following equipment: remove grease under hot holding equipment at prep station, interior of fryers (bottom cabinets), prep tables, exterior of cooking equipment
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Clean all floor drains daily. Clean floors under, around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove food crumbs, grease and dirt. Floor tile at bottom of one utility sink in poor repair; repair/replace.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Repair wall panel outside of walkin cooler where ants observed. Also by utility sink where in poor repair. Clean all ceiling vents and light shields to remove dust observed. Reattach loose vent in womens washroom ceiling. Remove dust from vents over convection oven.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Instructed on proper storage of wet mops (head of mop stored upright) to help eliminate fruit fly activity.
  11. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Must clean and maintain the following: ice dispensers at both soda machines to remove mold build up. Interiors of hot holding units (shelves, racks, etc).
    • 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. Must clean and maintain the following equipment: remove grease under hot holding equipment at prep station, interior of fryers (bottom cabinets), prep tables, exterior of cooking equipment
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Clean all floor drains daily. Clean floors under, around and behind all kitchen equipment to remove food crumbs, grease and dirt. Floor tile at bottom of one utility sink in poor repair; repair/replace.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Repair wall panel outside of walkin cooler where ants observed. Also by utility sink where in poor repair. Clean all ceiling vents and light shields to remove dust observed. Reattach loose vent in womens washroom ceiling. Remove dust from vents over convection oven.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Instructed on proper storage of wet mops (head of mop stored upright) to help eliminate fruit fly activity.

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