Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Kentucky Fried Chicken has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from 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 four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Kentucky Fried Chicken trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
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 soda nozzles soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink back storage area by reach in freezer, next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed back ware washing area by walk in cooler and freezer area, ceiling tiles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/01/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on back storage area by walk in cooler raw chicken and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
70
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. During inspection manager was unable to answer basic big six related questions.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside hand sink/ using hand sink as dumpster sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed crack tiles in walking cooler in back area.
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in utility sink next to 3 compartment sink, drain pipe leaking at hand sink on back storage area.
29-11-4
70
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in utility sink by kitchen. Splitter added no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside, on back storage and preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
78
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
95
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not available.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside both walk in coolers.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled front of friers, oil on the floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside four door reach in freezer at preparation area, bottom shelves with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand wash sink at front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet clogged at man bathroom.
32-23-4
74
Apr 11, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose no vacuum breaker outside
29-34-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside walk-in freezer, and back preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
82
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located by the walk in freezer entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
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 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four 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 70 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 four 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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