Kentucky Fried Chicken
3927 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Restaurant ZIP 60634 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 11, 2026
Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on August 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
August 11, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on floors under and behind the cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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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: Previous core violation not corrected from 4/30/2025, report #2616712. #55--observed grease spills on floor under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Hand washing sink in womens toilet room does not have cold running water. 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: Observed grease spills on floor under cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris and grease build-up throughout on walls, floors, and in all corners. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors, walls, and in all corners throughout.
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 multiple missing and damaged floor tiles in prep area in front of and beside fryers. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Hot water is not observed at the following sinks: prep handsink near hot hold units, handsink near drink fountain, and washbowl sinks in men's and women's restrooms. Informed person in charge hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands through the retail food establishment. Hot water was observed at one of three prep handsinks and at the 3-comp warewashing sink; all other sinks listed were not maintained with hot running water. Must correct and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple missing and damaged floor tiles in prep area in front of and beside fryers. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface 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: Observed accumulated food debris and grease build-up throughout on walls, floors, and in all corners. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors, walls, and in all corners throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain at the front hand washing sink also noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair 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: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially around the mop sink and heating tank.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 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: Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.
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: Observed excessive grease build-up in/on pipes behind cookline equipments.instructed to detail 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: Floors in need of re-grouting in front of the 3-compartment sink area and in front of the cookline deep fryer equipments and to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation not working inside the washrooms.instructed to provide and maintain adequate ventilation in washrooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a city of chicago certificate. Instructed to have a certified food manager with the city of chicago certificate on site at all times.
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: Instructed to detail clean the sides of the deep fryers with grease build-up,interior of the microwaves and knozzles at the fountain drink station 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 2 ceiling tiles missing in front of the kitchen exhaust hood.instructed to provide 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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease build-up and dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout prep/cooking area especially under and around cooking deep fryer equipments including the floor drains also, detail clean walls in chicken prep/cooking area to remove accumulation of dust build-up and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs in washrooms and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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 etc.) is prepared and served to customers. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times foods while (tcs foods) are being handled prepared and served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found sanitation manager with no allergen training. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found sanitation manager with no allergen training. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11--observed mechanical ventilation in men and women washrooms not working.must repair and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (05/21/2021) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12--observed excessive grease food debris under and around the deep fryers.instructed to detail clean 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: 6-501.12--observed excessive grease food debris under and around the deep fryers.instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11--observed mechanical ventilation in men and women washrooms not working.must repair and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-- allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (05/10/2021) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,"ice is used for human consumption". Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. 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 torn weatherstrip at bottom of rear exit door.must make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles near the ice maker.must repair and maintain. Floor tiles in front of the 3-compartment sink in need for re-grouting 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: Observed excessive grease food debris under and around the deep fryers.instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation in men and women washrooms not working.must repair and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2352662 DATED: 12/03/2019 #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE. Mar 3, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 5/17/2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device at ice machine.instructed management to install or find location of backflow device.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 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: Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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: Observed no clean up procedures/kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy/kit. 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FOOD PREP WINDOW AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FOOD PREP WINDOW AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles at rear door.instructed management to replace broken floor tiles at rear door. Core violation
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 allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certification. Core violation
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: Observed iced interior of walk-in freezer.instructed management to thaw ,clean and sanitize interior of walk-in freezer.
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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 stained wall next to mopsink.instructed management to remove stain from wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter near rear exit door. Instructed management to remove or reorganize clutter.
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