Kentucky Fried Chicken

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor and floor drain in cabinets in self-service area under soda machine unclean with dirt, dust, and debris. Clean and maintain floor and floor drain in cabinets under soda machine.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slight leak at the three compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease and debris build up inside two fryers (not currently in use). Instructed management to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease build up on the floor behind the fryers. Found an accumulation of dirt and other debris inside the floor drain near the soda machine. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on the fan covers above the raw chicken in the walk-in cooler. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 11/10/2020 report #2456517 not corrected; #57 (2-102.13) must pprovide proof of food handler training for all employees (who do not have a city of chicago food sanitation manager certification). Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed liquid pooling in cracks of floors inside chicken walk in cooler. Must regrout to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must detail clean and sanitize floors and walls inside chicken walk in cooler. Observed clear liquid pooling in prep area in rear and upfront by counter. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain all.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 7 small, black fliies on walls and ceilings in ladies restroom. Must eliminate pest issue. Must clean and sanitize this restroom. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed liquid pooling in cracks of floors inside chicken walk in cooler. Must regrout to make floors smooth and easily cleanable. Must detail clean and sanitize floors and walls inside chicken walk in cooler. Observed clear liquid pooling in prep area in rear and upfront by counter. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - unable to observe the entire backflow prevention device on the mop sinks. Must be able to demonstrate the complete backflow prevention devices for visible inspection. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed a hole in the wall by the pipes of the handwash sink in the chicken prep area. Must repair and maintain. -

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - observed a slight debris buildup on the covers and interior of the ventilation in the toilet rooms. Must detail clean and maintain. -

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the hot holding units and prep cooler near the drive thru station.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area especially in the drive thru.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 from report #2243834 on 12/26/18 not corrected: 58 - must provide allergen training certification for all certified food managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease/food debris encrusted onto the sides of the cooking equipment. Must detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slight leak at the faucet of the one comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive articles and construction equipment on the floor of the back storage area. Must remove all unnecessary articles, organize equipment, and detail clean area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease/food debris encrusted onto the sides of the cooking equipment. Must detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slight leak at the faucet of the one comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed trash and construction debris in the outside dumpster area overflowing from the top of the bins and all over the ground. Must remove all debris from ground, and maintain. Must provide dumpsters to be closed with tight fitting lids at all times to prevent the entry of pests. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive articles and construction equipment on the floor of the back storage area. Must remove all unnecessary articles, organize equipment, and detail clean area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZE LOWER DOOR,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER PREPARED FOODS SHELVING UNITS

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES AND LINES,UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK BASINS,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT ,BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND NEAR TANK AT REAR DOOR.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND UNUSED FRYER CABINET UNDER HOOD AND DAMAGED LOWER WALL PANELS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more live small flies flying around premises and on walls,ceilings,boxes,floor drains in prep areas,dish washing area,mop sink areas,dining area,men's and women's toilet rooms,dry food storage area.also front double entry door has a appx. "1/2-3/4" gap in center of doors.excessive grease and food debris build up on floor and drains under,around,along wall bases throughout prep & dish washing areas.rodent proof doors,clean floors and drains.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/20/17.(serious 7-38-020)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove ice build up from 2- door reach in freezer and tape from lower door,walk in cooler prepared foods ice build up on compressor unit.must remove rust from walk in cooler prepared foods shelving units.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris from fryer cabinets,wheel bases,pipes and lines,unused cooking equipment,can opener,lower soda & condiment cabinets,mop sink basins,all shelving units including walk in cooler.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris and standing water from floor and drains throughout ,booth seats in dining area.must remove ice build up from floor in walk in freezer.must grout floor throughout prep areas and near tank at rear door.must unclog floor drain under hot holding station

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall panels behind unused fryer cabinet under hoodand damaged lower wall panels in chicken walk in cooler.must clean light shields in prep area.must clean dust build up on vents in women's toilet room.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky water line at hot holding station,missing top on back flow device on mop sink,leaky pipe at rear prep area hand sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for table top dessert cooler.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor in dining room closet.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the flour bin broken/cracked at chicken fried prep area, instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the fryer, oven not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize rear chicken prep table.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the chicken cooler, not clean, dusty. Instructed to clean.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in ladies restroom, instructed to replace.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH CERTIFICATE CITY OF CHICAGO, WHEN BAKED CHICKEN BEING PREPARED AND SERIVED 185*F, AND CHICKEN POT PIE 173*F AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the flour bin broken/cracked at chicken fried prep area, instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the fryers, oven not clean, instructed to clean, also clean and sanitize rear chicken prep table.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the chicken cooler not clean, dusty. Instructed to clean.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield in ladies restroom, instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the front milk cooler compressor/ with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the prep table in the walk-in cooler for the coleslaw not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floor not clean under and around fryer, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents dusty in rear food prep area, and clean all light shields in rear prep area, instructed to clean.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit fly activity at premises. Observed about 25 fruit flies on walls at kitchen areas and lobby areas.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at following areas: under tables, counters, and soda equipment etc.(food debris) must clean and sanitize all mentioned areas.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found cluttered old mops and brooms at premises. Must sort mops and brooms. Dispose of mops and brooms that are wornout.

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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floor drains not clean at rear kitchen areas. Must flush to prevent harborage of flies.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report displayed and visible to all customers to view from previous inspection on 10/8/13.a new summary will be displayed and visible to all customers to view today.(serious 7-42-010b)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from coleslaw cart & shelving units in walk in cooler.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on cole slaw prep cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from all cooking equipment and wheel bases,prep tables,carts,,ice and soda dispenser,window sills,unused storage cabinets in dining area,under soda station in dining area,all shelving units ,fanguards in walk in coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from along wallbases throughout including walk in coolers, freeezers , dining area closet & floor drains,standing water behind cooking equipment.must grout floor throughout prep areas & repair or replace damaged floor tiles in same areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from walls throughout including walk in coolers & freezers.must repair or replace damaged & missing wall bases & tiles in prep areas,coolers , mopsink areas & dining area,threshold at front door.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must clean light shields and provide adequate lighting at hood of cooking equipment.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged backflow device on mopsink in rear area & leaky drain line at steam table .

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for hot holding cabinet.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize and remove massive amount of articles off of floor and away from walls in rear area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Caulking around the washbowl sink in the mens washroom worn out. Instructed to re caulk and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment, storage racks and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through-out premises, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom and outer double front doors has 1/4 gap in middle. Instructed to rodent proof doors to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served-Chicken at 148.2 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment, storage racks and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through-out premises, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.