KFC

2333 Se Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL 34266

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at KFC stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average for Arcadia sits at 77, putting KFC on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next mop sink and the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at raw chicken prep. Employee added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at drive through.

22-20-5

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker should be added after the splitter and before the hose. Observed no vacuum breaker at all on mopsink with splitter added. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: At callback no backflow preventer on hose Bibb at mopsink. **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker should be added after the splitter and before the hose. Observed no vacuum breaker at all on mopsink with splitter added.

29-42-4

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. Inspector provided during inspection via email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed job role trading percent of people trained only. Proof of food safety training provided not as required by Regulations. **Warning**

53B-10-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with open foods with no beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old grease residue and blackened grease buildup which was easily movable with finger on dishes at warewash dry rack.

16-48-4

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No legible label on chemical spray bottle at chemical storage area.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water at premixed handsinks are too hot to continuously wash hands for the correct amount of time. Water gets too hot to keep hands in water long enough to wash correctly.

27-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager re adjusted pans to allow for air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy food debris in walk-in cooler floor.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dish dry rack.

16-48-4

Basic - Water filter not maintained filter date more than 12 months.

29-30-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?

KFC most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Arcadia average of 77.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at KFC 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 KFC inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, KFC is inspected around three times per year on average.

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