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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #5288

10200 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #5288 has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 28, 2017. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 12 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on March 25, 2019. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 26 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2026. For example: ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

12 inspections

  1. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND THE HAND-WASHING PEDAL AT THE SINK BY THE DRIVE THRU LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • CFMS WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CFMS.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -WALL TILES ON THE LOWER WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS MISSING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • CFMS WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CFMS.
  3. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION AND WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED BOTH DURING THE INSPECTION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AND FLOORS NEEDED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE FRYERS AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE CRACKED TILES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRYERS AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AND DINING AREAS, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, DRIVE THRU, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS, MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, DRIVE THRU, PREP, DISH WASHING, UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE CONDUITS AND PIPES ABOVE AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, FOUND FOOD SPILLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLIANCE.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER, UPPER EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, LIGHT FIXTURES, AND CEILING VENTS, FOOD SPILSS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNIT AND DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE BREADING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP FRYER STATION 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAIN. BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND REPAIR ALL AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN REAR STORAGE, MOP SINK AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET BY WASHROOMS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALL,FLOOR AND RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, BLACK SUBTANCE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR UNDER FRYER (BROKEN TILES), ALSO FLOORS NEED REGROUTING, OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN CRACKS THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND DRY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS,GREASE AND SPILLS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • SEE VIOLATION #60
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRCETED FROM REPORT #2279969 DATE 3-25-19. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: NO ALLERGENS TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
  10. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONVIOLATION.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. KIT MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED, INCLUDING ( FACE MASK, PLASTIC GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE DISPENSERS FOR ( BBQ SAUCE, HOT SAUCE ,ETC) NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUSTY LIGHTSHIELD COVERS ON CEILINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP KITCHEN,( BROKEN FLOOR TILES. ALSO FLOORS NEED RE- GROUTING IN AROUND PREP COOK TABLE, MIXER, DISH WASHING ,AND DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO RE- GROUT/ REPAIR ALL FLOOR AREAS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGENS TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  11. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING AT PREP TABLE AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3- COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR. ALSO BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT DEEP FRYER STATION.MUST REPLCE AND RE-GROUT AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT,( DUST PANS) STORED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  12. License

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING UNDER CHICKEN PREP TABLE AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING ON MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INTERIOR OF INSIDE WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ANY INSECT BREEDING.

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