Kentucky Fried Chicken

13160 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 339034829

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Kentucky Fried Chicken nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Kentucky Fried Chicken squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 18, 2025

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged in area by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents with buildup of dust outside manager office and outside of mop sink room.

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding cracked and broken outside mop sink room.

36-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on a clean plastic sauce bottle on shelf across from three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damage outside walk in cooler .

36-32-5

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 dead flies on top of water heater. Operator had employee clean and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stored in hand wash sink by drive through window.

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling in room with ice machine.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while handling food. Employee removed Watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of debris on floor under drive through cash register.

36-73-4

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on wire rack across from three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from soda dispenser by drive through window.

29-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice bin.

22-20-5

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with food debris buildup on blade. Operator put in three compartment sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vent over hand washing sink by manager office.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on prep table next to stand up hot holding unit. Operator removed cup during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food for customer.

13-07-4

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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 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Fort Myers average of 89.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around two 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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