Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
11 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed on split faucet on mop sink no back flow device on one split faucet.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed in front counter area gap in ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on east end of building.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout entire kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.observed over grill and fryer 2 hood filters broken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Priority: Basic **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind building.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.observed in dry storage area single serving containers stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.observed in main kitchen area floors soiled with grease and dried food particles under equipment.
36-10-4
58
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed on split faucet on mop sink no back flow device on one split faucet.
29-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in 3 compartment sink area.Person in charge mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout entire kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.observed over grill and fryer 2 hood filters broken.
14-42-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed a sewage smell in the restrooms and hallway.
36-64-5
95
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout entire kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster. Person in charge Person in charge picked up garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters soiled under fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area. Person in charge could not close lid because lids were pinned against wall.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on east side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in mop sink by 3 compartment sink.
29-20-5
70
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access at the mop sink in back kitchen area next to 3 compartment sink.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at the Chicken station. Employee put on hat and washed hands As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and and Walk in freezer soiled gaskets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on East 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 - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in Walk in cooler rust pitted shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Dec 17, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler Pickle bucket stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back area of kitchen on east side. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area Walk in freezer,Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on east end of the 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 - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back area of kitchen on south side. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed Standing water throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in Walk in freezer fans and floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and and Walk in freezer soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in Walk in cooler rust pitted shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing food in main kitchen area. Person in charge had him put on a beard guard. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on 2 employees preparing food in main kitchen area. Person in charge had employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 6, 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 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 58 out of 100, which is lower 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 six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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