KFC
6732 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Restaurant ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 28, 2026
KFC was last inspected on July 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
July 28, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
25 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles with low grout around 3-compartment sink and dishwash area handwash sink. Instructed manager must regrout damaged floor tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated ice build up inside walk in freezer floor and walls. Must remove ice build up and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on floor at prep area under soda machine by drive-thru. Must clean floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Recent Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report dated 6/21/23 #2577644 not corrected including violation #51 back flow devices were not found on the soda machine near drive-thru, the soda machine in the dining area, and the soda dispenser in the back prep-area. Facility must provide. Priority violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report dated 6/21/23 #2577644 not corrected including violation #51 back flow devices were not found on the soda machine near drive-thru, the soda machine in the dining area, and the soda dispenser in the back prep-area. Facility must provide. Priority violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2565361 dated 10/14/22 not corrected including violation #51 back flow devices were not found on the soda machine near drive-thru, the soda machine in the dining area, and the soda dispenser in the back prep-area. Facility must provide. Violation #58 the current city certified manager on site does not have an allergen certificate. All city-certified managers must obtain a food allergen certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometers provided in hot holding units. Facility must provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the walk-in freezer is soiled with frost residue---exterior kitchen equipment in the hot holding area is soiled with food/grease debris. The facility must be clean and maintained.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices were not found on the soda machine near drive-thru, the soda machine in the dining area, and the soda dispenser in the back prep-area. Facility must provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The caulk on the wall behind the microwaves near the walk-in freezer is not smooth and easily cleanable---gapping holes found on the wall near the walk-in freezer---flooring is no longer smooth and easily cleanable in the walk-in freezer. The facility must ensure all surfaces: are smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Soiled floors were found behind all kitchen equipment. The facility must be clean and maintained.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: The current city certified manager on site does not have an allergen certificate. All city-certified managers must obtain a food allergen certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind ice machine. Must clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers at premises with no foodhandler training certificates. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the walk in cooler on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean around the mop sink and re caulk around (caulk worn out with black color) and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak on the hot handle of the faucet of the prep sink . Must repair to stop the leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor behind the coolers, soda machine by the drive in area with dirt,debris. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: No previous summary report posted on site from report# 2261599, dated 2/6/19. Instructed manager that summary report must be posted, displayed on site for public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued at this time. New summary reoprt issued to post on site.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up kit. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located for ice machine and hot water machine waterlines. Must provide backflow prevention devices where they can be located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: - found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted ceiling vents splashed in the kitchen.instructed management to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop not properly stored.instructed management on how to properly store scoop in a sleeve or sanitizing solution.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gasket on the prep cooler across from the ice machine in the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of walk in cooler and freezer not clean. Also, contact surface around the soda machine in the dining area is not clean. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the ladies toilet room, under all heavy equipment, prep area and in customer dining area. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles in the dining area. Also , dust accumulation on the filters and hood in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed unknown debris in light shields in the rear prep and toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain at the exposed hand sink adjacent to the rear exit door. Also, leaky faucet at 3-comp. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ice build-up side and bottom of condenser unit inside the walk-in freezer.instructed to repair said unit and maintain. Metal panel inside the walk-in freezer south panel not sealed.instructed to seal
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Grease and dust build-up inside bottom of deep fryer specially electrical wires and pipes.instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Ice build-up on floor of walk-in freezers instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Caulk around the mop sink in poor repair:broken and with black substance.instructed to remove remove,clean and re-apply caulk at said area.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed technician inside the prep area without hair restraint.anyone entering the prep area shall required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found base cove tile by walk in freezer and by mop sink in poor repair. Found tile floors by mop sink areas with worn grouting. Must repair.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor vilations not corrected from report dated 2-27-14 report #1391434. 31 found food containers not stored properly on racks above 3 compartment sink. (must store inverted) 34. Found floors not clean inside walk in cooler.(excessive debris/chicken drippings) serious violation. Citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found base cove tile by walk in freezer and by mop sink in poor repair. Found tile floors by mop sink areas with worn grouting. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found nops and brooms not stored properly.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean inside walk in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found mop bucket not stored properly.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Above violation still reamaining(WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WEST WALL BY THE PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,GREASE BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN. GREASE INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaing(MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THEW WATER HEATER AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(SEAL WALL SOUTH-EAST CORNER UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN REAR AREA,ALSO SAME AREA REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM SAME AREA. BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. DUST AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN THE SAID LIGHT ).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(THREAD FAUCET WAS OBSERVED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK).
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage containers not maintained. Both garbage container's overflowing with garbage,lids not closed. Flies inside and around the garbage containers,one lid is broken,the other broken and bended unable to close. Instructed to remove garbage,replace lids and keep them completely closed to minimize insects and rodent activities. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Water pipe under the three compartment sinks with debris and dust build-up instructed to clean. Hood above the cooking equipment,west wall by the prep one compartment sink not clean,grease build-up,need to clean. Grease inside the bottom part of deep fryers,instructed to clean
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Water on floor under the one compartment sink,rear prep area,instructed to keep area dry. Floor drain under the three compartment sink with black substance,instructed to clean and maintain. Debris on floor inside the truck trailer instructed to sweep and maintainn
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal wall south-east corner under one compartment sink,in rear area,also same area remove black substance from same area. Broken ceiling tiles above the hot water tank,instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield in prep area. Dust and dead insects inside the light shield in rear prep area,instructed to replace broken light shield and clean the said light shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Thread faucet was observed at three compartment sinks,instructed to provide thread faucet at said sink
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean outside the cooking equipment included wheels,grease build-up. Also dust build-up on wire shelf above the hot holding unit,south area of the shelf.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Repair uneven floor under the ice bin, replace broken floor tile at said area. Reseal wall tile between floors and walls throughout the premises include behind equipment, and replace were is needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Replace broken thermometer inside the small cooler were coleslaw are stored,south- west wall
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected. Observed interior of ice machine water reservoir with black and brown substance dripping into water reservoir.unit is installed above pop dispenser. Instructed to clean and sanitize unite.serious violation: 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean outside the cooking equipment included wheels,grease build-up. Also dust build-up on wire shelf above the hot holding unit,south area of the shelf.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Repair uneven floor under the ice bin, replace broken floor tile at said area. Reseal wall tile between floors and walls throughout the premises include behind equipment, and replace were is needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Replace broken thermometer inside the small cooler were coleslaw are stored,south- west wall
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Observed employee washing pots and pans without rinsing and putting the pots and pans right away on the 3rd compt sink with sanitizer. No water on the middle compt. Instructed employee and manager the proper way of operating and using the 3 compt sink and the proper way of washing, rinsing and sanitizing the pots and pans. Citation issued serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Caulking worn out along the walls of the 3 compt sink. Must re caulk. Missing drain sink cover of all the sink of the 3 compt sink. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor behind thew water heater and floor inside the walk in cooler under the wire racks shelvings and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the walls behind the a head henny penny machine. Behind the prep tables and oven. Behind the soda machine and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaking heavy on the faucet connector of the 3 compt sink. Must repair and maintain. Must install additional exposed hand sink in the rear prep area/dishwashing with hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide soap and paper towel.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer and must be visible inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. X2 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT BOTH CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BE CERTIFIED ON SANITATION UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FRIED CHICKEN, GRILLED CHICKEN, BBQ SANDWICH,CHICKEN POT PIE ETC.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT.
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