KFC

4081 S State Rd 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449

American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

KFC appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up two times.

Among Lake Worth restaurants, the typical score is 77; KFC is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler standing water on floor under shelves, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator handled trash can with hand and without washing hands after handled bag of French fries and handle to deep fryer basket, discussed with operator who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding unit French fries (130F - Hot Holding) mashed potatoes (119F - Hot Holding) per operator products prepared less than 1 hour ago and hot held until served, discussed hot holding requirements with operator, operator chose to discard products. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter spray bottle containing cleaning agent stored on wire rack above individual packets of sauce, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In customer lobby standing puddle of water in front of soda machine, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.

36-22-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I emailed and operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...single serve coleslaw 49° in cold hold table at sandwich station being held less than four hour. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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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 seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

KFC most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around two 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 three times per year on average.

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