KFC

727 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, KFC has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. 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 four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; KFC is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. manager had office email, and posted license **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head in drive thru area

23-03-4

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No cleaning agent available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until cleaning agent is available for warewashing. Posters states bleach, corp doesn't allow bleach it. **Repeat Violation**

22-64-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind the ice chute on drive thru soda Machine

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand washing sink, manager removed paper towels for drain. **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

Jan 6, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No cleaning agent available for cleanup instructions for bodily fluid cleanup instructions. Instructions utilize bleach, but operator stated they do not have bleach on site

22-64-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line by fryer **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In chicken walk in cooler

36-64-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From warmer on cook line

29-03-4

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 14, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. mop sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

29-39-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken pans in raw chicken cooler.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave glass bottom broken.

14-11-5

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. The bell vacuum breaker has been removed and attached a permanent pipe.

29-42-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. After the y splitter on the red hose **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the Rethermalizer. Paper towels has been replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Protein Walk-in cooler Frontline on right side by hand washing sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk-in freezer under shelf.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads on both soda machines. Front of frozen drink machine.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice tea urn in drive thur.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on biscuit table

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

KFC most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher 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 four 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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