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KFC

6040 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

KFC has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 12, 2012. The most recent inspection, on January 27, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 9 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: Pests.

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.

  • 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 2 times on April 12, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 14 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 3, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 3, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2014. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN CEILING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND PEELING TILES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MANY MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPACE ALL MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM ROOF INTO RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ROOF.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED UNUSED TACO BELL EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1496774 DATED 09/16/14: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1459342 DATED MAY 1, 2014 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT: 34-FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS/DRAINS. 34-FOUND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. 35-FOUND THE SIDE WALL PANEL AND LOWER WALL TILE IN BETWEEN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS (BUT CLOSEST TO THE ONE NEXT TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED WALL/PANEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE (ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA) IN THE DISH AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTRED TO REGROUT FLOORS THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
  5. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1459342 DATED MAY 1, 2014 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT: 34-FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS/DRAINS. 34-FOUND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. 35-FOUND THE SIDE WALL PANEL AND LOWER WALL TILE IN BETWEEN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS (BUT CLOSEST TO THE ONE NEXT TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED WALL/PANEL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE (ACROSS FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA) IN THE DISH AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTRED TO REGROUT FLOORS THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
  6. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS/DRAINS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND THE SIDE WALL PANEL AND LOWER WALL TILE IN BETWEEN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS (BUT CLOSEST TO THE ONE NEXT TO THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK) IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED WALL/PANEL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND A SPIDER WEB HANGING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AND CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEB AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME. MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AND WORN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR TILES, GROUT TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SMALL LEAK AT CEILING BY EXIT DOOR. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER AT REAR WALL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    8 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FRONT HANDSINK WHILE OTHER IS BEING REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. 1/4INCH GAP WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD UP. OUTSIDE GROUND AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS...CHICKEN, BUSCUITS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP, SODA DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP, ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP, AND ALL SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, AND ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP SINK WITH STANDING STAGNATE WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. GREASE TRAP NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROOF OF CATCH BASIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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