Restaurant · Chicago, IL

KFC

10556 S Indianapolis Ave

Last inspected Nov 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was KFC last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 10 inspections on record, from Feb 7, 2024 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has KFC ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 7, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

10 inspections

Canvass

Nov 2, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIECATE AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENCER UNIT AND THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE NOT REACHING THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE STEAM TABLE. MUST PROPERLY DRAIN WATER INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Allergen training as required

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLEGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CIATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 15, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s Notes

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAVE LONG HAIR TIED BACK OR THE USE OF A HAIR NET. A HAT WITH LONG HAIR MUST BE RESTRAINED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 19, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN AND OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 8, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jul 8, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 27, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

BSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 20, 2024

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 159.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 14, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 7, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM (134.7F) AND WOMEN WASHROOM (132.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDIING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 7, 2024 · Original Source