Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken stretching back to 2022. Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Kentucky Fried Chicken's latest score of 90 sits above the Bradenton average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor.observed a box of spices on floor. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
90
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observe in fryer area on flour bag on dry storage rack employees drinks.Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 2 employees 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. Person in charge . Person in charge had both employees read and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
29-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-64-5
78
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split faucet on mop sink.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with bracelets on wrist. Employee removed bracelets and washed hands.
13-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler of the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 Person in charge a copy of handout. Person in charge had all employees read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area objectionable odor.
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back parking area on North side. Person in charge could not close, lid is pinned against the back wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North End of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
74
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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
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 a copy to Person in charge.
11-27-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of main kitchen area soiled gasket on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid in back parking area on North side. Person in charge could not close, lid is pinned against the back wall.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North End of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
67
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken molding proximal to mop sink and on bottom of Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed soiled air return vent above door way leading to 3 bay compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge could not close dumpster lid because lids were pinned against the wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited seven 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 90 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 four 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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