What is Kentucky Fried Chicken's health inspection score?

Kentucky Fried Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on April 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kentucky Fried Chicken have?

Kentucky Fried Chicken has 23 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kentucky Fried Chicken safe to eat at?

Kentucky Fried Chicken has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kentucky Fried Chicken serve?

Kentucky Fried Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Name: Kentucky Fried Chicken
Address: 300 E 35TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 74

300 E 35TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/27/2023

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0Good

Chicken•Chinatown

Ranked #313 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 27, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

36 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

300 E 35TH ST , Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOM AREA OF STEAM TABLE WHERE LEAKING AND INTERIORS OF TALL HOT HOLDING CABINETS STORING CHICKEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS NEAR DRIVE THRU AND UNDER HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP AREA TO BE 89 DEGREES. FOUND HANDSINK IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT 91 DEGREES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SEE VIOLATION #60

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
SEE VIOLATION#60
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON THE WATER FLOWS ONTO FLOOR FROM LARGE LEAK AT PTRAP. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HANDSINK ON SITE AND REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING WATER FLOWING TO FLOOR, OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKED UP IN MOP SINK. WATER NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL DRAIN LINES MUST DRAIN PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITSTION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS COR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2555133 DATED MAY 2, 2022 THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #16 OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES ON BOTH POP MACHINES WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF SYRUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGULARLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL SODA NOZZLES. #38 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVE THRUR SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING THE PREMESIS. #49 OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINET DIRTY UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE, ALSO MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP STATION COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #51 OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH ALSO NOTED LEAKS AT THE 1 COMP FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH. #55 FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT FOUND HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

Base deductions−46 pts

May 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES ON BOTH POP MACHINES WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF SYRUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGULARLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL SODA NOZZLES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVE THRUR SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING THE PREMESIS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINET DIRTY UNDERNEATH THE SELF SERVE POP MACHINE, ALSO MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP IN THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP STATION COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SOILED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH ALSO NOTED LEAKS AT THE 1 COMP FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT FOUND HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING TILES, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FOUND WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−27 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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