Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Land O' Lakes restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese opened bag no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled and dust buildup heavily in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup heavily in entire kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Chicken hot holding units interior soiled and grease buildup entire kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room
23-03-4
74
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 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. Cooked chicken 127F- hot holding in warmer at front line. Operator discarded it voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup under cooking equipments in cooking line, **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
23-03-4
78
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris observed under and behind cookline equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken pot pie cooling with plastic wrap cover over food discussed proper cooling with management on duty
03D-15-4
90
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on its back moving under the chicken prep station back kitchen. Employee killed and removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia above 200-400 ppm discussed with manager to remake solution **Warning**
41-18-4
74
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under dry storage shelf 32 dead roaches in light fixture across from walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: 5 dead in drive thru service area. 3 dead roaches under the prep station area. 2 dead roaches in light fixtures by three compartment sink.3 dead roaches in the mop sink. 2 dead roaches under shelf in dry storage area Pest control and employees removed all dead roaches and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen underneath kitchen equipment fryers and ovens. Behind ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tile has grout missing in multiple areas and standing water in between the gaps. Kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors by mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
78
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line torn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. -Hot holding unit on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled dust. -Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Test strip expired April 2023 **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead in back dry storage area 2 dead in light fixture above prep area Management cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee beverage stored over clean linens. Management moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line torn **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind fryer units in kitchen -Behind and under hot holding unit on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open and broken. **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. -Hot holding unit on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided hard copy to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled dust. -Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -Half pans on drying rack in dish area **Warning**
16-48-4
47
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager printed and provided written procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by back storage area. Ceiling vents soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of two door freezer by fryers soiled. Area behind nozzles at soda machine in lobby soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. <100ppm. Manager fixed to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Water line from storage tank not properly constructed. Dripping water over service line From ceiling. Discussed with operator to place buckets on ground to catch dripping. Operator turned the water line off from hot holding unit to stop the dripping Operator stated plumber is on the way. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-10-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In back kitchen
36-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer reach in cooler gasket on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets soiled on back prep area.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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