Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Kentucky Fried Chicken has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Hallandale Beach facility scores 80, putting Kentucky Fried Chicken on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Hot water turned off at employees front counter handwashing sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Water turned on during inspection. Employees washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at front counter employees handwashing sink resulting in Employees washed their hands with only cold water. Observed employees washed hands upon arrival. Manager turned hot water back on during inspection**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Walk in Cooler- Shredded Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48F-Cold Holding) 2) Cold Station- ; Coleslaw (47-49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in walk in cooler overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Walk in Cooler- Shredded Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48F-Cold Holding) 2) Cold Station- ; Coleslaw (47-49F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in walk in cooler overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, and dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
64
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Observed: 9 Ceiling tiles show water damage in dining room **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ceiling Vents on top of Ice machine soiled. Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - Observed: Interior of Henny Penny has accumulation of black substance and food debris. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: Shelf of Henny Penny next to drive through window in disrepair Priority: Basic
14-11-5
82
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at front counter Hands washing sink. Employee fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damaged in 6 ceiling tiles in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett Oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Henny Penny interior soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above front counter warmers in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1) 4 ceiling tiles damaged with water stains in kitchen. 2) 2 ceiling tiles in dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above ice machine across from triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Light damaged/in disrepair.1 light damaged in kitchen
38-01-4
Basic - Walls in kitchen soiled with dust and water stain.
36-27-5
82
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water in any of the hand washing sinks in establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station- ; Shredded cheese (42-59F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Observed pan overfilled. Manager removed half and stored in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal strip around chickens walk in cooler door broken causing door not to close properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor between kitchen and dry storage area. Cook cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in kitchen by fryer station. Cook labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water in both hand washing sinks in kitchen.
12A-19-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened beverage container on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on prep table by chicken station entrance. Employee moved to a different location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal strip around chicken walk in door cooler is loose causing door not to close properly.
14-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to mop sink and across from triple sink.
36-27-5
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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 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling vents 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 Hallandale Beach?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach 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 five 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 three times per year on average.
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