Kentucky Fried Chicken
4200 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 21, 2025
Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on November 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
November 21, 2025 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
3 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following noted with excessive grease and food debris accumulation: interior/exterior of fryers, all cooking equipment, all hot holding units, interior of all coolers including doors and rubbergaskets, hand sink basin in drive-thru area, all storage shelves through out, all attacked piping of cooking equipment, entire beverage station, including nozzles, dispenser chute and drip tray. Instd to clean all and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris and grease build up on floor under, around, along wall bases throughout prep areas, dish washing, dry storage and walk in cooler & freezer.including floor drains & covers. Walls and floors in toilet rooms not clean, excessive build up. Instd to clean all and maintain
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: Worn grout lines through prep areas and warewashing areas causing excessive debris accumulation in lines. Instd to clean grout and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training. Instructed to obtain verification
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site with valid city of chicago sanitation certificate during time of reinspection. Priority foundation. 7-38-012
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following noted with excessive grease and food debris accumulation: interior/exterior of fryers, all cooking equipment, all hot holding units, interior of all coolers including doors and rubbergaskets, hand sink basin in drive-thru area, all storage shelves through out, all attacked piping of cooking equipment, entire beverage station, including nozzles, dispenser chute and drip tray. Instd to clean all and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris and grease build up on floor under, around, along wall bases throughout prep areas, dish washing, dry storage and walk in cooler & freezer.including floor drains & covers. Walls and floors in toilet rooms not clean, excessive build up. Instd to clean all and maintain
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: Worn grout lines through prep areas and warewashing areas causing excessive debris accumulation in lines. Instd to clean grout and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served nor valid certificate posted. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods while foods are being prepared and served and have certificate posted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training. Instructed to obtain verification
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical6 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during time of inspection. Priority foundation. 7-38-012
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed pink and black substance on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to disposed ice, and clean, sanitize and maintain. Ice is used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approx. 50 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted in dry storage area, hallway near bathroom, bathroom wall, and soda machine. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The following noted with excessive grease and food debris accumulation: interior/exterior of fryers, all cooking equipment, all hot holding units, interior of all coolers including doors and rubbergaskets, hand sink basin in drive-thru area, all storage shelves through out, all attacked piping of cooking equipment, entire beverage station, including nozzles, dispenser chute and drip tray. Instd to clean all and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed receptacles in unisex toilet rooms without lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Worn grout lines through prep areas and warewashing areas causing excessive debris accumulation in lines. Instd to clean grout and maintain same.
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 excessive debris and grease build up on floor under, around, along wall bases throughout prep areas, dish washing, dry storage and walk in cooler & freezer.including floor drains & covers. Walls and floors in toilet rooms not clean, excessive build up. Instd to clean all and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2600640 conducted on 8/23/2024. Previous core violations not corrected: 49- observed build-up of grime and syrup spillage in cabinet in dining room where soda machine is located. 55-observed build-up in large floor drain near fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served nor valid certificate posted. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods while foods are being prepared and served and have certificate posted . Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Missing food handler certificates onsite. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training. Instructed to obtain verification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusted bolts on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed person in charge to repair and replace.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grime and syrup spillage in cabinet in dining room where soda machine is located. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up in large floor drain near fryers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): excessive black substance on caulking at base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove all debris, syrup, black substance and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 noted water/liquid substance pooling on walk in cooler floor , even after mopping. Instd to remove water/liquid substance, and make necessary repairs to maintain floor clean and dry
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Over 30 live small flies noted flying on premises and on walls and ceilings by utility sink. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Observed plastic tubing in contact with ice in ice machine. Instd to secure/repair tubing and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance on caulking at base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove all debris, syrup, black substance and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted water/liquid substance pooling on walk in cooler floor , even after mopping. Instd to remove water/liquid substance, and make necessary repairs to maintain floor clean and dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 10/28/22 report 2566203 not corrected: 49: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on fryer cabinets,interior panel of ice machine,wheel bases, prep tables,hot & cold holding units shelving units,soda cabinet in dining area,hand sink in drive-thru area,rolling carts,storage walk in cooler-shelving units and fangaurd covers, chicken walk in cooler-fanguard covers,shelving units,pipes of cooking equipment,soda nozzles. 53 : must provide a lid on garbage cans in unisex toilet rooms. 55 : must grout floor throughout premises. Noted excessive grease, floor, and liquid in worn grout lines. Must repair or replace damaged and missing wall bases in prep areas,dish washing ,drive-thru 55 : must clean debris and grease build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep areas,dish washing,storage and walk in cooler & freezer.including floor…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES, PREP TABLES,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS SHELVING UNITS,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,HAND SINK IN DRIVE-THRU AREA,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND FANGURAD COVERS.CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA NOZZLES.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING,STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS & COVERS.
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: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,DRIVE-THRU
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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2" gap along bottom of parking lot door must make door tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more rat droppings on floor in corner and near floor drain of ice machine,appx. 15 or more live small flies in rear storage area near co2 tank,dining area near toilet room and soda machine.appx. 5-7 live large flies on walls,doors and ceiling in hallway near toilet rooms. Must remove rat droppings clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/21/22 (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 repair or replace worn door gaskets on chicken walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on fryer cabinets,interior panel of ice machine,wheel bases, prep tables,hot & cold holding units shelving units,soda cabinet in dining area,hand sink in drive-thru area,rolling carts,storage walk in cooler-shelving units and fangurad covers.chicken walk in cooler-fanguard covers,shelving units,pipes of cooking equipment,soda nozzles.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage cans in unisex toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must grout floor where needed throughout premises.must repair or replace damaged and missing wall bases in prep areas,dish washing ,drive-thru.
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: Must clean debris and grease build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep areas,dish washing,storage and walk in cooler & freezer.including floor drains & covers.
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: Must clean grease,dust and food splatter from walls throughout prep ,dish washing and storage areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance on thick uneven caulking at 3-comparmtent sink. Instd to replace caulking and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general 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: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain on site at all times.priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Tcs foods at improper hot holding temperature: cooked chicken ranging from 125.0f-127.8f in hot holding unit. Instd to maintain hot foods at 135.0f or above at all times. Chicken discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 15lbs $60 value. Citation issued priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of utility sink basin not clean, excessive debris/stained surface. Instd to clean and maintain. Excessive black substance on thick uneven caulking at 3-comparmtent sink. Instd to replace caulking and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Raw wood on ceiling beam near cashier line. Instd to seal/finish so as to be as smooth, even, easily cleanable surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): interior of ice machine panel not clean, debris, rust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 excessive grease at interior cabinets of fryers and all attached piping/legs/wheels of cooking equipment. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: cracked floor tiles in walk in cooler. Instd to repair and maintain. Floor through rear of prep area, under and behind cooking line and in walk in cooler not clean, excessive grease, debris, flour accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a): both handwash sinks in prep area without hot running water under city pressure; 56.0f-64.0f. Instd to repair both sinks and have hot running water under city pressure at 100f-120f and maintain. Instd to utilize handwash sink in rear. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): interior of ice machine panel not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) excessive grease at interior cabinets of fryers and all attached piping/legs/wheels of cooking equipment. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: cracked floor tiles in walk in cooler. Instd to repair and maintain. Floor through rear of prep area, under and behind cooking line and in walk in cooler not clean, excessive grease, debris, flour accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical2 general1 paperwork 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: No employee health policy in place. (currently only has covid policy). Instd to provide an employee acknowledged employee health policy on site and maintain. Prioriy foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Both handwash sinks in prep area without hot running water under city pressure; one sink at 50f, other sink hot water is inoperable. Instd to repair both sinks and have hot running water under city pressure at 100f-120f and maintain. Instd to utilize handwash sink in rear. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine panel not clean, debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive grease at interior cabinets of fryers and all attached piping/legs/wheels of cooking equipment. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles in walk in cooler. Instd to repair and maintain. Floor through rear of prep area, under and behind cooking line and in walk in cooler not clean, excessive grease, debris, flour accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Consultation · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision (i.e paper towels) at either handwash sinks in prep/warewashing area. Instd to provide at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B:4): Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 10/2/20 REPORT 2401953 NOT CORRECTED 55 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE FOOD AND WATER IS TRAPPED ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST GROUT/REPAIR/ FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): excessive grease/food debris in fryer interior cabinets and wheels. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor under fryer line and floor drain in front of walk in cooler not clean, excessive debris/grease. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive grease/food debris in fryer interior cabinets and wheels. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor under fryer line and floor drain in front of walk in cooler not clean, excessive debris/grease. Instd to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/5/19 REPORT 2290986 55 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE FOOD AND WATER IS TRAPPED ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST GROUT/REPAIR/ FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES TO MAKE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME. 58 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 female employee and 1 male employee not wearing masks. Instd to wear masks at all times during duration of shift. Citation issued 7-28-060.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (chicken, potatoes). Instd to have on duty at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See 59
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tile under fryer. Must repair/replace. Observed large gaps in between tiles where food and water is trapped on floor near 3 compartment sink and also inside walk in cooler. Must grout/repair/ fill gaps between tiles to make smooth, even and easily cleanable.must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain same.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.