KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WORN GROUT LINES THROUGH PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN LINES. INSTD TO CLEAN GROUT AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.