Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for Kentucky Fried Chicken located at 4200 W 55th St.


KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

4200 W 55TH ST , CHICAGO, IL, 60632


Inspection ID: 2581482. Canvass performed on 09/11/2023, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TUBING IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO SECURE/REPAIR TUBING AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, SYRUP, BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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. | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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 DRAINS & COVERS. 55 : MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. 56 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

Inspection ID: 2566203. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 10/28/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspection ID: 2565785. Canvass performed on 10/21/2022, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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) | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - 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. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CANS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING ,DRIVE-THRU. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - 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. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP ,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspection ID: 2534227. Canvass performed on 10/01/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THICK UNEVEN CAULKING AT 3-COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

Inspection ID: 2472784. Complaint Re-Inspection performed on 01/15/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING/LEGS/WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Inspection ID: 2472652. Complaint Re-Inspection performed on 01/13/2021, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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). | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Inspection ID: 2472533. Complaint performed on 01/11/2021, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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 | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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). | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE AT INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING/LEGS/WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Inspection ID: 2453431. Consultation performed on 10/16/2020, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
N/A

Inspection ID: 2453377. Complaint Re-Inspection performed on 10/15/2020, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
N/A

Inspection ID: 2401953. Complaint performed on 10/02/2020, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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 | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS IN FRYER INTERIOR CABINETS AND WHEELS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDER FRYER LINE AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE 59 | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/5/19 REPORT 2290986 55 6-201.11: **C** 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: **C** 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 SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED | 64. PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE - Comments: 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.

Inspection ID: 2290986. Canvass performed on 06/05/2019, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

Inspection ID: 2136017. License performed on 01/25/2018, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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