Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KFC on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632073
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE MOP SINK, THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631761
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGNAIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE MOP SINK, THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/26/2025, REPORT #2624510 # #55: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624510
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP/HOT HOLDING STATION, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND/OR GREASE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624125
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 35 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND BOXES IN THE REAR POP SYRUP STORAGE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 25 LIVE FLIES IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVING AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-28-020(A).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOORS, STORAGE SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE PREP/HOT HOLDING STATION, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA . MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617974
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614090
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613568
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MOP AREA, MANAGER'S OFFICE AND ONE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597422
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597081
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE BACKSIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2587959 ON 1/11/24 NOT CORRECTED: 36 - OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS WITH ROLLING WHEELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS. 55 - CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. 55 - REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587953
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587959
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DESCRIBING ALL SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS, WHICH WILL PROHIBIT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES FROM WORKING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS WITH ROLLING WHEELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING A METAL BRACELET WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD IS RESTRICTED TO A PLAIN WEDDING BAND ONLY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WAS BETWEEN 66-95F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES ABOVE 110F FOR PROPER DISH WASHING AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572321
Location recorded for this inspection · KFC · 1144 S WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM REAR EXTERIOR DOOR-SWEEP TO BE LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR ALLOWING A 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF SHELVING UNDERNEATH MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60612
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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