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KFC, 1914 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL, USA

4 years ago

1914 West 79th Street, Chicago, 60620 Illinois, United States

Inspection Failure: 07-Feb-20
Details: > OBSERVED TOXIC SUBSTANCE NOT PROPERLY STORED.OBSERVED A PLASTIC SPRAY BOTTLE OF CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION SITTING ON COUNTER TOP AT OPEN AIR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS (COLE SLAW).MUST KEEP CHEMICALS SEPERATE FROM FOOD AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER REMOVED SPRAY BOTTLE FROM AREA.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
> OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER .
> MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.WALK IN COOLER CARTS,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER,UNUSED PREP COOLER,ICE DISPENSERS AT SODA MACHINES AND COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH MACHINE IN DINING AREA,HOT HOLDING UNITS.
> MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEAR REAR DRIVE THRU AREA,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA.
> MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
> MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MOP SINK BASIN IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER.MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER AND LOBBY AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM CORNER OF WALL IN LOBBY.
> MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM MOP SINK BASIN AND WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
> MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER STORAGE AREA.
> MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
> MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
> PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT
Source: Chicago Health Dept

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38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 10 small dark winged flies in demo kitchen in rear of facility. Observed small flies on walls, boxes, three compartment sink and side of ice machine. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity,... See More clean and sanitize interior of three compartment sink and clean other affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 3/25/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap or paper towels at food lab hand sink. Instructed to both soap and towels at all times in a food prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030

10. Adequate handwashing sinks... See More properly supplied and accessible
- comments: see violation #60

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: large bulk food containers in dry storage room in need of labeling. Instructed to correct and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 40-50 rodent droppings in food lab. Along all wall bases under storage shelve, behind cooking and hot holding equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas and maintain. Contact pest control for services. Priority foundaton 7-38-020(a)

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: food grade containers may not be stored inverted on floor where they are being contaminated with dust, dirt and rodent activity. Instructed to remove wash rinse and sanitize and store properly.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed cooking equipment in food lab in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: toilet in lunchroom staff toilet room not functioning properly. Flushing is not operating properly. Instructed to correct and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors throughout food lab in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Ceiling in walk in cooler in kitchen in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not correct from march 24, 2023 report #2573124 #10 observed timed faucets not functioning properly at hand washing sink in kitchen staff washroom. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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37. Food properly labeled; original container
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- comments: observed two exposed ice bins in bar with no lid/cover on ice bins. Instructed to provide lids/covers for ice bins in bar to prevent contamination of ice in ice bin during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
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53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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