What is Kfc's health inspection score?

Kfc has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). 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 March 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kfc have?

Kfc has 24 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kfc safe to eat at?

Kfc has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Kfc

Name: Kfc
Address: 3357 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 56

3357 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/6/2026

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Chicago

Ranked #945 of 1000 in Chicago

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7 inspections

Last: Mar 6, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Mar 2026

2 inspections

4 high priority

7 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES,COLESLAW,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ICED TEA MACHINE, AND HOT WATER DISPENSER.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY SODA SYRUP MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES,COLESLAW,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, ICED TEA MACHINE, AND HOT WATER DISPENSER.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. FOUND TOILET IN MEN'S RESTROOM LEAKING ONTO BATHROOM FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C.MUST REPAIR/CLEAN OUT GREASE TRAP ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE WOMAN RESTROOM UNISEX UNTIL REPAIRED. MANAGEMENT STATES THEY WILL MONITOR RESTROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY SODA SYRUP MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DOOR LOOSE FROM HINDGE. MUST REATTACH TO DOOR HINDGE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP (AT PETERSON AVE. SIDE). MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHLEVES UNDER WARMERS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND ICED TEA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILTION COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH ACCUMLATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKUP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT WAS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASTEWATER LINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILTION COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH ACCUMLATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAS COMPLETED ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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