Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Kentucky Fried Chicken has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Mary restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - observed make line counters below area affected by dripping water from above ceiling. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - handles soiled Traulsen reach in freezer **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen heavy buildup of dust and mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below soda machine in drive thru **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - above battering station **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from ceiling onto make line counter. **Warning**
29-11-4
64
Mar 4, 2024
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. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on door and around door frame at walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at drive thru
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave located across dry dish rack **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Line hot hold cabinet ; Mac and cheese (115F - Hot Holding) employee reheated the Mac and cheese (175°)and returned to the window **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the 3 compartment sink
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk in freezer ice build up on several boxes
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above the breading table soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in a bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A black mold like substance is present on several tiles
36-34-5
58
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Drive Thur sink , operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on the kitchen ceiling
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk in freezer ice build up on the floor and door
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled to the traulsen line freezer
23-03-4
67
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. When adding a splitter to a hose Bibb, each side must be protected add a vacuum breaker to the long black hose
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at the drive Thur
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Can opener is missing it's blode
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Rack in the walk in cooler has a black mold like substance present -fan guards in the walk in cooler need cleaning black debris is on the top of the speed racks in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the breading area the walls have soil build up
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 28, 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 on walk-in freezer door” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Mary average of 79.
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 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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