Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Kfc
4713-4717 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago 60639 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
Apr 9, 2026
25
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 9, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 13, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2016 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 12, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 9, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2015 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 20, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 20, 2014 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 8, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 2, 2012 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 12, 2012 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
Other inspected places in 60639
Kfc — questions
- Did Kfc pass its last health inspection?
- Kfc at 4713-4717 W Fullerton Ave was inspected on Apr 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Kfc?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60639