KFC

11975 Sw 152 St, Miami, FL 33177

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so KFC trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crispy nuggets (128F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than an hour. Manager voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed French fries reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed food employee put on gloves and started preparing sandwich. No hand wash.

12A-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed grilled machine in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed hot holding warmer has accumulation of grease.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket at walk. in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor tiles is missing grout at cook line and front counter.

36-02-5

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on one side.

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in fry station under prep table.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened water bottle stored above preparation table. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile is missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-12-4

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout missing throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-12-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided the license.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed the vacuum breaker in the wrong place, not before the hose.

29-42-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no air temperature thermometer at walk in cooler for chicken.

05-09-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters date 07-08-2021.

29-28-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in freezer.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Miami?

KFC most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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