Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Kentucky Fried Chicken has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wall soiled with accumulated grease”, showing up four times.
Kentucky Fried Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Clewiston restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator was provided an electronic copy of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
36-27-5
78
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap on top of air conditioning handler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-23-4
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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Beatrice Q. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator states they did not come on the truck, but will get them on Thursday. Operator sent employee to store to obtain. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wall vent across from bun toaster, soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5
47
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at hand washing sink on line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
33-06-4
95
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at hand washing sink on line. **Warning**
33-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: customer soda counter. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Hot box not useable in kitchen, awaiting for pick up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead small flying insects at customer soda fountain area: Two small flying insects. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Twenty-five dead roaches under customer soda area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
74
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling lamp covers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under equipment at line, in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Some progress noted but not complete. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, at customer soda station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Steam box waiting for pick up in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sticky traps not covered under customer soda area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-23-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mechanical device is not working in male restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at location on front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling lamp covers soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 100 dead roaches on sticky pad under customer soda station. Operator removed these. One dead at kitchen ice machine. One dead in manager office on shelves, **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under equipment at line, in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at hallway and in kitchen. Maintenance is present to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, at customer soda station **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures in kitchen, cup holders , tops of kitchen equipment, tea machines. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Steam box waiting for pick up in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, in kitchen: upright steam box, and ladder. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
95
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator had maintenance chip away ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drive through. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in female bathroom. Operator placed toilet paper at location. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cashier area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clewiston average of 76.
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 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 four times per year on average.
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