KFC

5682 Tuscola Blvd, North Port, FL 34287

American

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, KFC has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer”, showing up four times.

KFC's latest score of 90 sits above the North Port average of 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in a storage area near a rear exit.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean, with debris on blade. Observed operator putting can opener in dish, washing, rinsing and sanitizing can opener. Can opener cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on make table, on line.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under dry storage racks, debris on floor. Observed employee sweeping underneath racks **Corrected On-Site**

36-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave shields with dried on food debris. Observed operator removing, washing, rinsing and sanitizing shields. Shields cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed on floor by mop sink and drain, standing water. Observed employee using squeegee to remove water. **Corrected On-Site**

29-20-5

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 20, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one #5 can of Hanover Garden Fresh Green Beans with dent on shelf. Manager on Duty voluntarily removed can and segregated for return. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer a box of frozen biscuits stored on floor. Observed Manager on duty have an employee move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up and frost in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Dispensing lever at beverage station comes into contact with lip-contact area of cup during normal use/ build up of debris on nozzles. Observed mineral like substance debris on coffee dispenser nozzles next to hand sink in prep area.

08B-10-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in both walk in coolers

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed ice build up in walk in freezer

14-69-4

Jun 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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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 seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in North Port?

KFC most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Port average of 78.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around four 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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