Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
55
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing backflow at the mop sink because splitter was added.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees pushing the flow straightener device with dirty hands to activate the running water , then, pushing again after rubbing their hands with soap to rinse them . It causes cross contamination of their hands to continue working with food. Person in charge , asked the employees to wash their hands in a different hand sink until fixed . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outdoor wall hose connection with missing backflow preventer .
29-34-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor needs grout on tile joint lines all around the store. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided by email.
51-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed flow straightener device inside faucet that needs to be push to activate the running water. It causes cross contamination of the employee hands to continue working with food.
29-07-5
55
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable all around the preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: During callback inspection observed floors not maintained smooth and durable all around the preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven soiled, oven is located at the preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: During callback inspection observed interior of the oven soiled, oven is located at the preparation area. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the interior of the hand wash sink by the walk in coolers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed mop sink interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: During callback inspection observed mop sink interior soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water overflowing/backing up not draining on the floor drains around the walk in cooler and also around the preparation area in the kitchen. **Warning**
28-26-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable all around the preparation area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven soiled, oven is located at the preparation area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the interior of the hand wash sink by the walk in coolers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed mop sink interior soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
70
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease, oven located at prep area by the three compartment sink.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, observed in reach in cooler facing the cashier register at front counter.
29-49-6
86
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken debris in the hand sink in front of the walk in cooler.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler under hot holding units at preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior soiled, cooler under hot holding units at preparation area.
22-16-4
70
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine near the register.
10-08-5
74
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located in the cook line next to the steam table.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, located by the dishwashing area. Manager cleaned on it on site.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under the potato warmer interior soiled.
22-16-4
74
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed shelf under warmer cardboard used as liner.
14-45-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted. Employee inverted food containers on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to soda machine by service window **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
78
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by soda dispenser by service window. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside 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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
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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