Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71's latest score of 74 sits above the Wauchula average of 70. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. Observed employee with a container of French fries, hand was over container touching the fries at the front counter, educated on importance of wearing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator, by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in soda dispenser in the drive thru with dirt and the soda dispenser in the dining area with dirt and slime in the ice chute.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils upright on a prep table in the kitchen.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups upright in the drive thru area by the soda dispenser, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea bags in a container not covered in the kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauce not labeled at the front counter.
02D-01-5
61
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: in customer area with water dripping.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler, and on walk in cooler fan case. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: lid on ice machine broken at corner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
86
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (119F - Hot Holding); at front line operator stirred and placed lid on item to promoate even heating throughout product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed two new employees hired within a week with no proof of reporting responsibilities. Operator had employees sign and date forms.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed manager working window handling single service items , cups, straws, and handling condiments with long painted fingernails. **Repeat Violation**
13-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop guard with black debris and interior of door mechanism with white and grey crusty debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women restroom door does not fully self close.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles on dinning area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook working with open foods with no beard guard. Cook added guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with old crusty food debris.
22-08-4
52
Nov 17, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails with stone encrusted serving foods out window touching single service cups and straws and napkins. Plating food items at front counter. Manager had all employees to wash hands and add gloves.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided via email at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler reading 29F and foods and air temperature at 38F.
05-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on walk-in door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with multiple bracelets serving foods into boxes at front counter. Manager redirected employee to remove all and wash hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed exterior of ice machine with old white soil splatter across exterior surfaces.
23-01-4
64
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior drop guard with some slime ,exterior door closure area with old water scale and debris. Manager had ice machine cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and ceiling leaks in dining area. Dining room currently closed Neil repair can be made. Work order in waiting for roofers to get to them. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed metal housing on condenser in walk-in cooler degraded with metal flaking off and grey dust/ mold like substance adhering to surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed water and debris in tile grout lines and old food. With foul odor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tile grout lines receded and floor no longer easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager had employee clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Manager dropped water and refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
70
Aug 31, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager placed roll of paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed old buildup on interior of ice machine door.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Plan in place to deep clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to two tiles outside women bathroom. Ceiling in woman's restroom leaks when it rains. Roof has been assessed. Patched temporarily and work order is on place for new roof. Bathroom is functional but has been closed due to leaking roof. Dining area is closed. This location does take out only. Mens restroom fully functional with no ceiling leaks.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bathroom floor in woman's bathroom. Manager instructed employee to clean and sanitize floors under cookline with old grease. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout receded and heavy grease and food debris in grout lines. Mama germ has plan in place to deep clean on Sunday.
36-12-4
70
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at 3 bay handsink.
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed food container with no handle used to scoop ice and stored within the ice of the ice machine. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed compressor in walk-in cooler with aluminum corrosion to point of pieces flaking off and causing possible contamination. Observed water and mold like substance within the corroded metal.
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water from ice machine draining on to floor. Waste hose not connected. Manager has work order in place to correct. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-02-4
Basic - Door of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover not in place in walk-in cooler. Drain open. Manager has work order in place to correct. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water standing in broken tile areas of floor. Manager had employee sweep water and mop. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dirt and food debris in flour grout lines and on floor tiles surfaces at back kitchen and cookline. Observed grease buildup under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout receded or missing large gaps in surface.water and food accumulated in grout lines and missing tile work.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use ice buckets stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice buckets stored n dirty pans on top of ice machine. Manager sent through dishwash **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken # 71 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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