KFC
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited KFC six times, with records going back to 2023. KFC was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
KFC's latest score is in line with the Jacksonville average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both side doors to dumpster open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans on clean dish rack stacked before properly air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Nozzle for tea urn in drive thru broken. Also, gaskets on small reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line soiled/in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease and food debris. Also, fan covers in both walk-in coolers soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On tea urn in back of kitchen near walk-in cooler, nozzles have build up of white substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line, floor under fryers soiled with grease build up. Also, in front of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer ceiling vents have build up of dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled in drive thru area and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster out back of establishment side door is open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
78
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On soda machine by drive through, multiple flavor soda nozzle has build up. Tea urn nozzle has build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager not able to locate license, had license emailed to her she printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish areas on shelf multiple pans not stored properly for air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. On floor behind fryers build up of grease. In chicken walk-in cooler fan covers have dust build up. In front of walk-in cooler return vents on ceiling have dust build up. Under table at chicken breading station, build up of flour on floor and legs of table. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dining room cabinet under soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One side door open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In dumpster enclosure, two shopping carts.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head in mop bucket wringer. Manager hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on mop sink faucet at end of the splitter where black hose is attached.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Establishment has electronic procedures for non-continuous cooking, but procedure was not being followed correctly (item not tagged and temperatures not recorded at end of cook process).
03C-96-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf below drive through equipment where plastic forks are stored. Cardboard removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In back storage area on wire racks, multiple orange buckets of cement present but no longer used in establishment per manager. Manager states items will be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-31-5
55
Jul 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at KFC.
How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
KFC most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
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 two times per year on average.
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