KFC
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
KFC appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting KFC on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled. Observed ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
90
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks located at drive truck area. Operator discarded during inspection.
12B-02-4
95
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor through all the establishment in need of grout.
36-02-5
95
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind tree compartment sink soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
86
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of water by the walk in cooler. Employee swept the water immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside the dry storage .
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed 2 trash bags around the dumpsters. Employee placed them inside the dumpsters. **Corrected On-Site**
33-09-4
86
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer at 100+ PPM too strong. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet by the three compartment sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lobby soda machine ice chute soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exit door near dry storage area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near walk in cooler in back area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor right by the cook line soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles near cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs at the fry station hanging on pipes between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed soiled hood system with feathers at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three bottles of sauces containing mayo mix, barbecue mix, and spicy flavor sauce with no label near food preparation area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone right by food preparation area. Operator removed immediately.
40-06-5
45
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was coached to wash the hands before putting on gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled at the soda machine drive through window.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the walk in cooler and the hand wash sink by the ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
70
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose was connected at the time of the inspection.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on some ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent.
36-34-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing trash container by hand sink station located next to the ice machine.
33-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Establishment floor in needs of grout .
36-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.
How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Miami?
KFC most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
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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