⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

4200 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Archer Heights

License #: 2565164

18
Total Inspections
9
Passed
7
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2025 Inspection

October 15, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2025 Inspection

October 8, 2025• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 23, 2024 Inspection

August 23, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED BOLTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2023 Inspection

September 18, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 11, 2023 Inspection

September 11, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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 A...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2022 Inspection

October 28, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 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.(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 21, 2022 Inspection

October 21, 2022• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2021 Inspection

October 1, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2021 Inspection

August 26, 2021• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2021 Inspection

January 15, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 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(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2021 Inspection

January 13, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 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 B...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2021 Inspection

January 11, 2021• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2020 Inspection

October 9, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E PAPER TOWELS) AT EITHER HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2020 Inspection

October 2, 2020• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2019 Inspection

June 5, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 25, 2018 Inspection

January 25, 2018• License• 1 violation

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

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

Report Issues: Call 311 or File Online

More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections