Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
70
Score
Kentucky Fried Chicken appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “building components” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That's lower than the typical Okeechobee restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime : can opener, which was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair at soda rack area at drive through. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in customer service area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: soda area rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in customer area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at drive through under cabinets.
36-01-4
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: soda area counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in center of customer area.
36-32-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Half smoked cigarello on top of paper towels in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at drying rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator removed, washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust behind soda station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Two dead lizards and two crickets in walk in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: drawers at soda station. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at center area in customer seating.
36-32-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area: cigarette bett in walk in freezer. Operator removed, and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in cooler and under tea station up front.
36-01-4
61
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Drawers at soda station. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on top of hot boxes.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, at ice machine, dripping some water.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at customer area above center table and by side door. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at dry storage, under sink at drive through. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, behind soda station at drive in window.
23-03-4
64
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of beans in dry storage with other non dented cans. Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink by triple sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at chicken prep area. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator cleaned and sanitized item. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of walk in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by chicken station. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: drawers at soda station. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
43
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator removed and placed to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair drawer at soda station. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation, Walk in Cooler, outside exposed. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by chicken station and drive through window.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind fry station.
36-73-4
70
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair drawer at soda station. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items at cash out area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of WIC in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in male restroom. Plumber has been contacted. Other bathroom available for use. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-23-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink.
36-27-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “building components” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 three times per year on average.
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