Kentucky Fried Chicken

465 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124

American

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Kentucky Fried Chicken has been inspected nine times since 2022. Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Kentucky Fried Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe in back area leaking / Work order has been issued

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 12, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cookline equipment visibly soiled / Provide a thorough cleaning to all equipment on the cookline

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floors behind cookline and at the base of the walls going to the back area visibly soiled / clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Sep 1, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Observed opening below side exit door repair.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Regrout near ware washing and cooking areas.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tiles at the seating area. Basebaord detached from wall near ware washing area.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Aug 11, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas to remove grease and flour spills. Regrout near ware washing and cooking areas.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tiles at the seating area. Basebaord detached from wall near ware washing area.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Repair lighting inside dry storage room.

590.006/6-303.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean sides of cooking equipment and splash back wall to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Observed opening below side exit door repair.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Jan 26, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Drip tray to the compressor of the walk-in freezer appears to be leaking and dripping on to sheet pans. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jun 15, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Slight ice/frost build up observed around the door to the first walk-in freezer not allowing the door to completely close. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink near the take out window is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water lever to the hand sink near the take out window is not operating. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot water was sufficient throughout the establishment at the time of the inspection. Heating element around the first walk-in freezer appears to be damaged and not operating properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kentucky Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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