Kentucky Fried Chicken

17701 Nw 27 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Kentucky Fried Chicken has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Kentucky Fried Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Miami Gardens restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed Kitchen area by fryers station.

36-17-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located near fryer machine.

36-24-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed fryers station.

36-27-5

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one missing container to catch the grease from hood.

14-73-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ware wash area.

38-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor and equipment in the fry station with grease buildup

23-03-4

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the fryers.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.

36-17-5

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink, under racks, walk in cooler and fryers.

36-10-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink hot and cold water pedal in disrepair.

29-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler under speed rack. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and in disrepair. Located under kitchen equipment. Also observed tile boarding the kitchen in disrepair and grout missing throughout floor.

36-17-5

Basic - Heat cabinet interior have accumulation of soil residues. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling vent missing, observed above passage way.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front counter.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in freezer,standing unit soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ware washing area.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed below standing reach in freezer,front counter.

36-73-4

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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 Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 Miami Gardens?

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Gardens 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 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 two times per year on average.

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