KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #5286

5852 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 2, 2026

   0 infractions

2. ComplaintMar 26, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • Hand wash sink exceeding maximum temperature, Main prep area hand wash sink water temperature is at 124f, unable to wash hands properly, only one hot knob for faucet unable to mix cold with hot, instructed manager to provide water temp between 100-120f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Oil spills and food debris noted behind cook line and drive through station. Instructed to clean and maintain.
3. Short Form ComplaintOct 29, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED CLEANING, CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
4. ComplaintOct 6, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED CLEANING, CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST SPOTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 5, 2025

   0 infractions

6. CanvassJan 28, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK KNEE ONE PETAL WITH HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 159.6F ABOVE MAXIMUM OF 120.0F .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CONNECTION ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT & DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DRIVE-THRU.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2592094 4/3/24 NOT CORRECTED- #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38 6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.#55- 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #55-6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.#56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
7. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 3, 2024

   11 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE-THRU.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • 2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
8. ComplaintMar 26, 2024

   16 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ONLY AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,MASHED POTATOE,COLE SLAW,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HIM GO INTO THE DINING AREA AND THEN RETURNED TO REAR KITCHEN AREA AND HANDLE A PAN TO PUT FOOD ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WHEN HE RETURNED INTO FOOD PREP AREA.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE-THRU.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5LBS.PRE-COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS RANGING FROM 46.2F-52.9F ON A RACK INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 2.5LBS.$60.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15 : OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA AND 2-4 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN VESTIBULE AND REAR STORAGE AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • 2-402.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ,DUST AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
9. CanvassFeb 8, 2024

   10 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED REAR DOOR BENT BRISTLES AT DOOR SWEEP MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD MUST PROVIDE A BEARD GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,FRYER FILTER,SODA CADDY,OVEN & CART,WALK IN COOLER- ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT AND GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOBBY AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING AND CONCRETE WHERE NEEDED,WALL BASES IN MOP SINK AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPLATTER BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
10. CanvassApr 6, 2023

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS WITH ATTACHED PIPING TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDULE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT REGULARLY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS AT THE COOKLINE, DISHWASHING AREA, BACK STORAGE, AND PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
11. ComplaintSep 6, 2022

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TOILET RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY GREASE FROM FLOORS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 15, 2022

    0 infractions

13. CanvassJun 6, 2022

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AROUND NOZZLES OF SODA MACHINE IN DRIVE THROUGH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED PIPE CONNECTION UNDER SANITIZING (FURTHEST RIGHT) BASIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING EXCESSIVELY, AND DRAINING ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA STREWN WITH TRASH BAGS, FOOD WASTE,AND LITTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CLEANED AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
14. CanvassMar 10, 2021

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, AND FLOOR AREAS ON THE SIDE OF GREASE TRAP, BEHIND FRYERS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALL AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
15. CanvassAug 21, 2020

    3 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND DUMPER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE PIPING ATTACHED TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
16. CanvassDec 7, 2018

    0 infractions

17. LicenseMay 10, 2017

    0 infractions

18. LicenseMay 3, 2017

    0 infractions