Kentucky Fried Chicken

640 S Walnut St, Starke, FL 32091

American

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Kentucky Fried Chicken has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 69, putting Kentucky Fried Chicken squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf opposite three components sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles on cook line broken, temporary fix by operator is not shoot and easily cleanable.

36-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer compressor leaking into box forming ice, box leaking onto floor mat with ice build up on the mat.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drive through soda dispenser has mold like substance build up on the underside behind nozzles and exterior sides of the ice chute. Dust build up forming on cook line hood filters. Debris build up on walk in cooler door gasket. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored on floor of mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at 0ppm quaternary, operator remade all sanitizer solution buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Oct 14, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Sep 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room in disrepair, tiles removed and air conditioning vents exposed and leaking on to dining room table. Per operator repair scheduled for later that day and has limited food service to takeout and drive through only, no dine in service offered until repair completed. **Warning**

36-32-5

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Items wet nesting in clean dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding Mac and cheese with cracked edge, missing piece. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed oil on ground in parking lot near storm drain. Person in charge states is from dumpster service, called during inspection to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

33-20-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup. Person in charge states has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plate in dining and drive thru with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers with grease buildup. Also, missing tiles in various parts of the kitchen.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at dispenser in dining room with debris buildup.

23-03-4

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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 Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Starke?

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Starke average of 69.

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

No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have averaged around six 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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