Kentucky Fried Chicken

4336 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 339053415

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Kentucky Fried Chicken's latest score of 86 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while portioning food into a Togo container.

13-07-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk-in cooler with rusted surface.

14-17-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of restroom cleaner on wire shelf above to go containers. Operator removed from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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 Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

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 Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda syrup rack.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of box of to go wax paper. Operator moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle broken off for walk-in freezer.

14-11-5

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as ice machine in drive through area. Operator removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on wire rack with clean containers next to three compartment sink. Operator moved cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and walls of walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around three 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 two times per year on average.

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