KFC

1492 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, KFC has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “hole in or other damage to wall”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Bartow restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken wall tiles on the wall next to the oil containers.

36-24-5

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under beverage syrup rack and under fryers.

36-73-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sharon Catholic expired 5-7-2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on damaged wall by hand sink and breading station. Observed 2 live flies on wall at mop sink. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sharon Catholic expired 5-7-2023 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall by hand sink **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall damaged in kitchen, dish and prep areas. **Warning**

36-03-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

KFC most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around one violation 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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