Kentucky Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken stretching back to 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles improperly stored”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Kentucky Fried Chicken trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 then 5 employees working. Did not observe any certificates for manager Keyonda Edward's after searching online. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed backpack on shelving post with disposables on shelf. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed cook wearing 2 rubber bracelets. Cook removed after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed flour mixture in tub stored on floor. Cook relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes on floor in dry storage closet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
64
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed chemical powder next to seasoned French fry container. Manager rearranged chemical to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed line server wash hands less than 5 seconds at hand sink between kitchen and serving line.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Shaquille Alexandra expired 3/21/24.
53B-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic drink cups and lids on floor in storage closet.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink outside walk in cooler. Manager had corrected by filling. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed straws on floor in closet and food containers on floor in hallway.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
78
Jun 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employee cell phone on preparation table to right of convection oven. Employee removed after education. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of food bowls on floor in dry storage area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
95
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.Observed cell phone on top of cart next to seasoning salt next to fryer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled Walkin Cooler door gasket. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose side of splitter.
29-34-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed approximately 8 floor tiles cracked in triple sink area.
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cases of disposable buckets on floor in closet storage area.
25-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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