KFC

401 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

American

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

KFC appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so KFC is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter hand wash sink. The operator replaced the soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag stored in dry storage area on the rack with oil and seasoning and over soda premixes. The bag was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

May 7, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All buckets. Solution corrected to 200ppm Quaternary **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-56-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach In Cooler Manager remove items to Walk In Cooler

14-74-7

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dry storage rack located behind Walk In Cooler

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Carton box containing Fries. Walk In Freezer

08B-38-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator cleaned floor with paper towel next to walk in cooler, changed gloves and then moved to sandwich line without washing hands.Told operator to wash hands and change gloves. Operator complied **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

11-27-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in ware washing area. Operator hang to dry **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken strips inside protein walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above trauslen reach in cooler in sandwich line .

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Trauslen Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

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

29-42-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Light shield soiled in cook line above oil fryers.

36-34-5

Basic - Traulsen reach in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface in cook line next to drive thru window. Rust that pitted the surface on shelf under cold holding equipment where coleslaw is stored. To go Containers are stored on shelf. Manager moved

14-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

KFC most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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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