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KFC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KFC 10421 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Restaurant
April 17, 2019 Canvass License #2636220
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON PREP FREEZER IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, SPILLS AND RESIDUE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER AND SPIGOTS ON POP MACHINE, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, BLACK RESIDUE ON GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PEDESTAL EQUIPMENT LEAKING AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections