Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Kentucky Fried Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand Sink near the chicken cook sation had food residue and blocked by a sheet pan. Discontinue and provide unrestricted access to wash hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Noted half gallon lemonade marked as Ice tea. Provide correct labelling
590.003/3-601.11-C
86
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored with single use containers in the back storage area. Discontinue and retrain staff
590.007/7-209.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed black spots in the walkin refrigertar. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drain near the hand washing sink clogged. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fryer equipment and floors behind is heavily soiled.Clean with frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Noted outside dumpster door is open. Close the lid when not in use/Retrain staff.
590.005/5-501.115-C
90
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: mop sinks/properly enclose both units/ provide licensed service report
590.003/3-307.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: hot line and hot line storage shelving/clean floor area under and around all cooking equipment and storage shelving
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: clean grounds around dumpsters/ provide tight fitting covers
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: hot line/clean grease build up from all piping behind cooking equipment/ clean all attachments friolator/clean interipr of cabinet to remove grease build up 3 bay sink/ clean wall behind unit to remove possible mold like substance
590.004/4-101.19-C
82
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Several tongs and spatula soiled either with food particles and wedged between equipment or hanging on clean knife rack.- Train staff to properly wash rinse and sanitize equipment then air dry. Discontinue storing soiled on clean knife rack
590.004/4-602.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizers located in sanitizer buckets are too strong and over the proper and correct concentration- Train staff to set up sanitizer bucket at the start of shift at the correct concentration. PIC COS and changed the bucket to register at 200PPM-
590.007/7-204.11-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The Floor inside the walk in where the poultry is stored is wet and excess water on the floor - Mop to clear the wet floor
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection manager Certification Expired 1/17/2023 - Provide a updated CFPM Certification
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: In the hot holding unit I took a temperature of Chicken tender 121.F - remove and reheat to 165F before storing in hot holding unit Staff States she just cooked and was saying 155F- I went back in on same strips and went up to 137F When I arrive i took photo of it at 121.F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Men's bathroom was clogged after checking to see why not available to customers- PIC said it was just repaired and working - Repair and maintain. Womens room unavailable due to flooring tiles placed and was advised to allow 48 hours to dry- Staff still uses both bathrooms- Maintain and repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection manager Certification Expired 1/17/2023 - Provide a updated CFPM Certification
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: In the hot holding unit I took a temperature of Chicken tender 121.F - remove and reheat to 165F before storing in hot holding unit Staff States she just cooked and was saying 155F- I went back in on same strips and went up to 137F When I arrive i took photo of it at 121.F
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Men's bathroom was clogged after checking to see why not available to customers- PIC said it was just repaired and working - Repair and maintain. Womens room unavailable due to flooring tiles placed and was advised to allow 48 hours to dry- Staff still uses both bathrooms- Maintain and repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
May 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment posted signage on door stating restrooms are closed with indoor seating. Restrooms are fully operational. Maintain restrooms accesible to the customers with indoor seating available.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Trash areas with litter around dumpsters. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited three 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 two violations 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 three times per year on average.
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