KFC

2446 N Sr 7, Margate, FL 33063

American

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

KFC has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Margate restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by storage rack by walk in cooler

36-22-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator

11-07-5

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Food debris in sanitizer water. Operator remade solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets while working with food. Employee removed bracelets **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor around drink dispenser in drive thru.

36-64-5

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-34-4

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed a container with eye drop stored over raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

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

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken cold held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken received 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on chickens for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on the floor surface next to walk-in freezer.

36-22-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed a case with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor.

25-05-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed black mold like substance buildup on wall next to exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains eight 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 Margate?

KFC most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

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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