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KFC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

KFC 6732 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Restaurant
October 14, 2022 Canvass License #1695369
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS SOILED WITH FROST RESIDUE---EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN THE HOT HOLDING AREA IS SOILED WITH FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WERE NOT FOUND ON THE SODA MACHINE NEAR DRIVE-THRU, THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA, AND THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BACK PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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: THE CAULK ON THE WALL BEHIND THE MICROWAVES NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE---GAPPING HOLES FOUND ON THE WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER---FLOORING IS NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES: ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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: SOILED FLOORS WERE FOUND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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: SOILED FLOORS WERE FOUND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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