CHICAGO, IL - KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/13/2023.
Located at 7508 S LAFAYETTE AVE in the Greater Grand Crossing area, the establishment serves the local community. The Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.
The first violation concerned sanitization. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Must Clean and Maintain the Exterior of All Cooking Equipment, Walk in Cooler Doors, Counter Tops and Storage Shelving.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.
The second violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.
The third violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Observed Standing Water Underneath Service Counter and Self Serv Pop Station. Must Find Source of Leak and Repair and Maintain.. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The fourth violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Must Detail Clean the Floors Through Out Prep Area and Dining Area. Also the Walls in Frying Area Needs Detail Cleaning.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The fifth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The sixth violation concerned storage procedures. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: Observed Missing Light Shields Above the Pop Syrup Stored Area in the Rear. Must Replace and Maintian.. Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth.
Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST PROVIDE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF AND BESIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.; HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK NEAR HOT HOLD UNITS, HANDSINK NEAR DRINK FOUNTAIN, AND WASHBOWL SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER WAS OBSERVED AT ONE OF THREE PREP HANDSINKS AND AT THE 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK; ALL OTHER SINKS LISTED WERE NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN FRONT OF AND BESIDE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK ALSO NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE MOP SINK AND HEATING TANK.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN/ON PIPES BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE COOKLINE DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS..
Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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