KFC

1960 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited KFC 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

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

KFC scores about where you'd expect for a Clearwater restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation areas **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves of cart at cook line - soiled inside cabinet under self service station in dining area

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cups in dispenser uncovered at drive thru area . Manager placed a cover over the cup dispenser **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at the prep sink next to the hand wash sink in food prep area .

29-11-4

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in back food prep area neat walk in coolers . Reviewed with manager

36-27-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation . Reviewed with manager . Employee put beard guard on . **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged walk in cooler door .- not smooth and easily cleanable. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled walk in cooler shelves . Reviewed with manager.

23-03-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over single service containers in storage area . Manager rearranged items **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler interior door damaged in the walk in cooler used to store raw chicken . Reviewed with manager

14-11-5

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Oct 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels between drive thru and cook line - manager to purchase batteries - paper towels placed at hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.manager unable to access training information

53B-01-5

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer shelves soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

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

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

KFC most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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