KFC

3630 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

KFC has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in kitchen rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris behind fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris, dirt, or dust. Observed on table behind soft drink machine at drive thru window.
23-03-4
86
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in rear storage by exit door.
36-73-4
95
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in chicken walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
86
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed at mop sink.
23-03-4
86
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around soda nozzles.
22-02-4
Basic - Debris on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
82
May 2, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles behind reach in freezer across from fryers. Priority: Basic
36-17-5
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled mop sink. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
86
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior walk in cooler door panel in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris in walk in cooler door behind interior panel.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit on cookline next to badder station.
22-16-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “floor 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 Lakeland?

KFC most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

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 two times per year on average.