What is Kentucky Fried Chicken's health inspection score?

Kentucky Fried Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 91 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 last inspected?

Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on February 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kentucky Fried Chicken have?

Kentucky Fried Chicken has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kentucky Fried Chicken safe to eat at?

Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

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: 6040 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 91

6040 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/6/2026

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0Excellent

Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Feb 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

6040 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Feb 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WHITE RESIDUE ON INTERIOR DOOR HINGE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER (BUCKETS, BOXES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT AND MISSING TILE ON FLOORS NEAR WALK IN COOLERS AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR BY THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TORN BASE BOARD ON THE WALK IN COLLER AND WALL DAMAGED BY THE SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINATIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ONE RUSTED CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE TILE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FILTERS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED SURFACES, OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 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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