KFC

14081 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33186

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

KFC has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so KFC is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on expo line prep table. Operator removed and stored onto hook. **Corrected On-Site**

10-02-4

Jul 22, 2025

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 vents soiled with an accumulation of dust above ice machine.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area.

36-22-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven in chicken battering section. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical 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. Observed broken vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under front line prep table soiled with food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at rear of kitchen next to chicken coating section interior soiled with food and grease build up.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in coolers at front line soiled with old food debris.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mini pies in walk in freezer not covered. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dumpster pad. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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

29-42-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dumpster pad **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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

29-42-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. I at the back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dumpster pad. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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

29-42-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. As per operator removed to clean, waiting to be dried to replace.

14-42-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the mens bathroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Dec 5, 2025. 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 four times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Miami?

KFC most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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