What is Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290's health inspection score?

Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 last inspected?

Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 have?

Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 has 27 total violations across 13 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 safe to eat at?

Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 serve?

Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290

Name: Kentucky Fried Chicken #5290
Address: 1144 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 95

1144 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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0Excellent

Chicken•Near West Side

Ranked #22 of 196 in Near West SideBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) 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.

Location

1144 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

May 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGNAIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED CLOSET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA . MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND OTHER DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ABOVE THE SERVICE ISLAND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE BACKSIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS, CONVECTION OVEN, AND PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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