Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Kentucky Fried Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Dade City restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Amber pans and lids
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.mon cook line -0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 fly flying in prep.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled towels at hand sink next to fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed rag and spray bottle in hand sink in men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease underneath fryers on cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. The bottom of chicken walk cooler entrance door at the bottom.
36-24-5
61
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in ware wash area.
36-34-5
95
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 35 dead insects in wall mounted control device, operator replaced glue strip **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages in freezer across from fryers
12B-13-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
36-73-4
78
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in office and 1 live fly in cook line.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed backflow preventer in wrong place
29-34-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle filled with debris
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hole in walk in cooler , stainless steel wall corroding on tile on right side of cooler above chicken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed between cook line underneath equipment, excessive buildup and debris Next to ice machine food debris on floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in Cook line missing , cracked and grout missing **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed on top of grease dispenser and on ground.
33-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chicken hot holding machine on front line , plastic wrap is building up condensation water. Soiling the equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in top of chemical boxes in cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer door in disrepair on make line. Observed cracked metal plating on walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 2 lights out on hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. On cook line and under pressure cooker. Observed broken and loose cove molding on back wall by oven and in prep area
36-17-5
82
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked walk in cooler door and door frame
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulated grease and food debris under fryers
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout causing food accumulation on make line.
36-11-4
86
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vents
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles and grout in the kitchen especially along the cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed base of the chicken walk-in refrigerator door is corroding and rusty
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on the air vents of the ice maker.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing to front hand washing sink is damaged.
29-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Dade City?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dade City average of 88.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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