Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Kentucky Fried Chicken has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Kentucky Fried Chicken is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in back kitchen area.Person in charge inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water by and in walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in mop sink area.
36-17-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. asic 14-17-4 Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink by office and front line.
29-20-5
82
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout main kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean in men's room. Person in charge cleaned men's room. **Corrected On-Site**
32-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shrimp and white slime liquid on top of a plastic wrapped pan of coleslaw Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded coleslaw. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler raw shrimp and white slime liquid on top of a plastic wrapped pan of coleslaw Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded coleslaw. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in back kitchen area by mop sink approximately 5 flying insects. Observed in chicken food preparation area approximately 5 flying insects. Observed in front dining area, approximately 10 flying insects by self service fountain beverage station. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout entire kitchen area door handles soiled with dried food particles and mold like substance in walk in cooler,walk in freezer and reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in back kitchen area 1 dead roach **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) throughout kitchen area covered with standing water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area floor areas and under equipment soiled with dried food particles and soiled standing water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout kitchen area in reach in coolers,walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in mens bathroom of the establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front of fryers , floor drain backed up with soiled water on floor. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by Walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink area. Person in charge mopped up the water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled with food particles in back kitchen area by chicken make station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in back kitchen area in dry food storage food container boxes stored on floor. Person in charge stated they had fallen on the floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment at lift station. Please note it is not in any area where public has access . Per Kimberly Torbert deputy Director next day call back warning will be issued. **Warning**
28-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout main kitchen area and under equipment floors soiled with grease and food particles. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in main kitchen area by oven microwave soiled with dried food particles. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Men's Bathroom facility toilet and Handwashing sink soiled. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on South end of property. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
67
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands with soap and followed Handwashing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
11-27-4
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
64
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice shoot on fountain beverage machine near cashier station soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled air return vents above microwave's soiled with oil and dust. Observed soiled Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around five 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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