KFC

30010 S Federal Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited KFC eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to the broader Homestead restaurant scene, where the average is 70, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.

36-24-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler (chicken).

23-24-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler (chicken). **Repeat Violation**

36-01-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed mac and cheese on cracked container on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack ate walk in cooler, also observed at chicken reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-01-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe on chicken walk in cooler.

36-01-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at preparation area. Also at walk in coolers.

36-01-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed by fryers. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area.

36-34-5

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

22-08-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (123 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than two hours. Operator moved the product to be reheating and provided a new one at 178°F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at 78°F at hand wash sink located at front counter area.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda ice chute soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle base and ice chute soiled with mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above microwave ovens. **Corrected On-Site**

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in the vegetable walk in cooler soiled with accumulation dust. **Corrected On-Site**

36-50-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

KFC most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

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 two times per year on average.

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