KFC
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, KFC has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chiefland restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside chicken walk-in cooler: chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated an employee had the chicken sitting out at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes 20 minutes prior, then returned them to the cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground behind dumpster on right side of enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cove moulding broken beside mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Wooden shelf below front counter soiled with dirt and/or debris. 2. Area around nozzles of fountain machine at drive through soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Vents on ceiling in back of kitchen soiled with dust. 2. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. 3. Floor near back door soiled with dirt and/or debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
70
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shelving above warmer near front counter soiled with dust. 2. Shelving near front counter soiled with food debris. 3. Clear doors on chicken warmers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor behind equipment at cookline soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at line Quat 0ppm. Manager dumped and refilled sanitizer buckets, then 500+ppm. Manager diluted the sanitizer, then 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pan on clean dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on floor inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
78
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigots on wall in kitchen near walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One clear plastic pan with chipped corner on clean dish rack in warewash area.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles of fountain machine at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Several ceiling tiles above chicken warmers soiled with dust. 2. Floor below and around equipment throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. 3. Cobweb in corner of wall/ceiling near back door of kitchen.
36-50-4
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at green hose connection in kitchen beside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on clean dish rack in kitchen near desk. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen at cookline. Manager removed oil from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around ice chute and behind nozzles of fountain machine at drive-through soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Spigot on wall in kitchen near chicken breading station missing backflow prevention device. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on clean dish storage rack near front line. Manager moved the wet nested pans to the warewash area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat area behind nozzles at drive through window soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to top of several plastic pan lids on clean dish storage rack near front line.
16-46-4
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified Food Manager in-charge unable to provide the minimum cooking temperature requirement for chicken or name the big six foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup of ice dumped into handwash sink at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging from takeout container storage rack in back of kitchen. Manager removed jacket from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near warewash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/ dumpster lid open, broken, or missing. Dumpster lid and grease receptacle lids both left open behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf inside reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Flat area behind nozzles of fountain machine at drive-through window soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling in kitchen near manager's desk soiled with dust. Floor in kitchen around fryers soiled with grease and food debris. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris under and around shelves. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop sink. Manager hung mop to dry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Trail of ants along wall in kitchen behind fryers.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from blue hose connection in kitchen near chicken walk-in cooler.
29-34-4
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/ Four employees in kitchen working with food, no CFM present. CFM arrived during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fountain machine nozzles stored in handwash sink near front counter. Employee removed nozzles from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on front counter above condiments. Employee removed drink cup from counter during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table behind front counter above takeout cutlery. Employee removed phone from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Plastic trash scattered on ground around dumpsters.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles at fountain machine near drive through window soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in kitchen under and around fryers soiled with food debris. Ceiling in kitchen near manager's desk soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth bucket at cookline quat 0PPM. Manager had employee refill bucket from sink, then 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open in enclosure behind building.
33-16-4
43
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled up coat sleeves and then proceeded to prepare corn. Employee stopped and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table across from three compartment sink.
12B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster on left side.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at KFC.
How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
KFC most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Chiefland average of 72.
Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at KFC 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 KFC inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, KFC is inspected around three times per year on average.
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