KFC

14790 Sw 56 St, Miami, FL 33185

American

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

KFC appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. KFC was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Explained and provided Time Control as. Public Health Control application.

03F-10-5

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor grout missing in back area, around kitchen and warewash areas.

36-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket of reach in freezer near walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2025 license displayed. Manager printed and posted at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior door and wall of walk in cooler in disrepair.

14-11-5

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile by the three compartment sink.

36-17-5

Jun 10, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor near main cook line soiled. Operator mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-10-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker observed putting on gloves without washing hands first.. discussed with manager.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Wiping cloth and three compartment sink sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500 or more on quatinary sanitizer, operator diluted it and will continue to dilute it until dispenser can be adjusted.

41-27-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 4 way splitter installed, 1 of the 4 goes to the chemical system, the other 3 require vacuum breakers to be installed.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by drive thru 80F,

27-16-4

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a ready to use container soiled with food residue at three compartment sink.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At drive through area.

36-34-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water dispenser for cold water broken in hand washing sink next to drive through window

29-08-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hole chicken box opened exposing product not covered.

08B-12-5

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date when water filters were last serviced or inspected. **Repeat Violation**

29-28-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles warped and some missing by drive through window.

36-32-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while handling food. Manager made him remove it. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Miami?

KFC most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at KFC means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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