What is Kfc's health inspection score?

Kfc has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kfc last inspected?

Kfc was last inspected on July 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kfc have?

Kfc has 30 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kfc safe to eat at?

Kfc has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kfc serve?

Kfc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kfc

Name: Kfc
Address: 10556 S INDIANAPOLIS AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 77

10556 S INDIANAPOLIS AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/8/2024

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #784 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jul 8, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

23 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (77/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

13 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

57/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 159.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM (134.7F) AND WOMEN WASHROOM (132.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDIING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR AT SERVICE COUNTER AND MOTOR,DINING AREA UNDER CHAIR,DRIVE-THRU SODA COUNTER AND ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER CHICKEN PREP TABLE,UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF ,SODA CADDY AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/19/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS & WHEEL BASES, LEDGES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, AND GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA .MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FLOUR AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING THROUGHOUT DISH AREA,REAR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 500 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS MIXED IN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOTORS AT SODA MACHINES FOR DRIVE-THRU AND SELF SERVICE,SERVICE COUNTER,ALONG WALL BASES AND EVERY CORNER OF PREP TABLES, SODA SUPPLY CADDY,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LEDGE OF PREP TABLE,WALL OUTLETS ,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON TOPSIDE OF BAIT BOX UNDER PREP TABLE,DINING AREA AT BOOTH SEATS,GARBAGE CORRAL IN DINING AREA,IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,ON LEDGES IN BETWEEN COOLER AND EQUIPMENT,CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF ARTICLES IN SAME,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ELECTRICAL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS .MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/12/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON HOT HOLDING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS & WHEEL BASES, LEDGES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND PANELS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING COOLER & FREEZER.SEVERAL SMALL HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, AND GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA .MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FLOUR AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING THROUGHOUT DISH AREA,REAR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL AREAS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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