Kentucky Fried Chicken
6040 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 6, 2026
Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on February 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of white residue on interior door hinge of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in rear area near walk in freezer (buckets, boxes). Instructed person in charge that all items must be stored at least six inches from the floor at all times.
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 damaged grout and missing tile on floors near walk in coolers and mop sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain all areas.
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 certificate for certified manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain allergen training and maintain certificate on site for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease on the interior side of the walk-in cooler door by the hand sink. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.
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 torn base board on the walk in coller and wall damaged by the side of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and mainatin at all times.
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 one rusted ceiling tile above dry storage area. Instructed to replace or repair the tile.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty filters above the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain clean filters at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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 stained ceiling tiles and debris inside light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to 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: Observed damaged surfaces, openings in walls and ceilings near front counter. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical3 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 panel of ice machine not clean, slight build up. 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 black substance on caulking at base of 3-c0mpartment sink. Instd to replace caulking and maintain
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: 5-205.15: small leak at pipe of handwash sink in rear prep area. Instd 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: 6-201.11: worn grout lines around floor tiles in rear near chickn breading prep area causing excessive debris. Instd to replace grout and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean, slight build up. 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 black substance on caulking at base of 3-c0mpartment sink. Instd to replace caulking and maintain
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: Small leak at pipe of handwash sink in rear prep area. Instd to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside dumpsters overflowing with exposed garbage, debris and on surrounding ground. Instd to maintain garbage contained in dumpsters with tight fitting lids at all times. Citation issued 7-38-020(b) priority foundation
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Worn grout lines around floor tiles in rear near chickn breading prep area causing excessive debris. Instd to replace grout and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): black mold like build up on caulking at top base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: missing allergen training for some city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain certification
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not maintained, unable to drain properly. Water must be released at extremely slow intervals to drain. Instd to repair 3-compartment sink to drain properly and maintain. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Black mold like build up on caulking at top base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to maintain.
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: Front handwash sink slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for some city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain certification
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in mens toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Dining tables, dine in trays, and exterior top of self service beverage unit not clean, food debris. Instd to clean and maintain. Excessive black mold like build up on caulking at top base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to maintain. Utility sink basin not clean, excessive dirt accumulation. 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 and worn grout lines near 3-compartment sink, utility sink, and chicken hot holding line. Instd to repair 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: Excessive ice build up on walk in freezer floor. Water accumulation on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to maintain floors clean and dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 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: Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment need to re- grouted, instructed to re-grout. Also replace broken tile next to fryer.
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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 the walls/ceiling in the chicken cooler not clean, instructed to clean. Also recaulk the wall behind the 3 compartment sink.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.