KFC

5204 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, KFC has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. KFC was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors not maintained smooth and durable”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which KFC's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor behind the fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of the hand washing sink in the chicken breading station. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood system near the pressure cooker.

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the bottom door on the Ztraulsen reach in freezer near the drive thru.

23-03-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the dishwasher area across from the vertical shelf and inside the chicken walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to,the microwave in the dishwasher area.

24-08-4

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup behind the fryers.

36-73-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage in dry storage room behind pickup station.

36-32-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. Under three compartment sink on left side

36-03-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout on service line and prep area

36-11-4

Nov 29, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe at mop sink

29-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage room behind buffet

36-32-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water in missing grout by office and cook line

36-11-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive grease buildup behind fryers and cook line equipment

36-01-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout by office and on cook line

36-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” 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 82 out of 100, which is lower than 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.

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