KFC
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited KFC eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting KFC on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dry storage area and at hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
90
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted. Operator inverted ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in back prep area near walk in freezer
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self service beverage ice shoot soiled with mold like substance in dining area.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled with accumulated dust at 3 compartment sink area and cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior soda nozzles on beverage machine soiled with old drink debris in dining area.
23-03-4
61
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
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
70
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand washing sink at cook line. Manager restocked paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice bin at soda dispenser machine at drive-thru area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled with accumulated dust at 3 compartment sink area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired on 10-1-22.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at soda syrup dispenser area and hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen. Employee cleanup water at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold-like substance at wall behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
58
Jul 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the time of the inspection observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the time of the inspection observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair in kitchen entrance and at wall near kitchen prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair in kitchen entrance and at wall near kitchen prep area. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled Observed hood filter soiled in the kitchen area. Observed warmer exterior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled Observed hood filter soiled in the kitchen area. Observed warmer exterior soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
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, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” 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 five 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 two times per year on average.
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