Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
90
Score
Kentucky Fried Chicken appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on Nov 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Kentucky Fried Chicken is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed : the left hand walk-in cooler is holding time/temperature control for safety food at 63. A service tech is here already. See stop sales. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: No change, part ordered, no time/temperature control for safety stored in this walk-in cooler **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : to the right of the dining area soda machine, an accumulation of soil and debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: The top ledge to the right of the soda machine is clean, the counter height area is still soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the water used to dip chicken in was at 59F. This station was currently not in use. All dip water was dumped. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: a mop bucket and ringer combo obscuring the approach to the hand wash sink opposite side of the fryers. The mop bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: behind the Mt Dew dispensers, an accumulation of debris is visible.
23-03-4
74
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in the dining area, the Pepsi and the Dr. Pepper soda cones have an accumulation of build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the hand wash sink by the oven was not accessible due to a sanitizer bucket on a plant stand and a broom/dustpan combo. Items were arranged to make access. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk soda on the floor next to the soda racks.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the soda nozzle cones at the drive thru and the dining area are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: a pot pie on the top racking of the speed rack in the walk-in cooler, is not covered. 37F.
08B-12-5
70
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottle of water in designated employee food tray, however stored above food served to the public.
08B-49-4
95
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 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 "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non chemical side of the "Y" connector. Observed vacuum breaker attached to chemical side of Y connector. Manager moved vacuum breaker to non-chemical side. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks stored on designated employee tray stored above food served to the public. Employee moved employee drink tray below food served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed oil and food debris behind fryer and other equipment in kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in Walk-in Cooler near cooling rack.
36-64-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
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 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 three times per year on average.
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