Kentucky Fried Chicken

12250 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 339073810

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Kentucky Fried Chicken has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Kentucky Fried Chicken's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.

33-12-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area. Discussed operator proper food preparation procedures and employee put beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Baking trays not properly air-dried- wet nesting. Operator removed and stored properly for air drying. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout dining area.

36-32-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink faucet splitter has no vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machines inside nozzles at drive through and self-serve station has mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in kitchen ice machine has mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled.

36-34-5

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on inside of large ice machine. Repeat 10/27/2022 **Repeat Violation**

22-31-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has required training, one does not. All others have been hired less than 60 days ago.

53B-13-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two CO2 tanks in storage area not secure. Repeat 10/27/2023 **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat 10/27/2022 **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 70 out of 100, which is lower 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 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 two times per year on average.

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