KFC
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 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 two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Pinellas Park average 82, so KFC is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Defeilds reach in cooler pull drawers
29-49-6
90
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler chicken
23-24-4
95
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on door seal of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Single door oven interior soiled with food debris next to fryers on cook line. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached to mop sink needs a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Box of French unopened French fries being dripped on in walk in freezer. Manager moved all boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer back of freezer over top of the box of fries and around the door frame.
14-69-4
90
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ovens, hot holding units, microwaves and stand alone reach in freezer handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager found license inside folder in office. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gaskets and door panel soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes on clean dish rack near three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen biscuits on tray stored inside reach in freezer/cooler not covered. Manager covered biscuits with parchment paper. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in soda bag in the box area. 1 live fly on wall by hand sink 1 live fly in lobby area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked fries 125 degrees F on front line. Per operator they hold it on time. No written procedure available for it and no documented time for fries. Discussed time as a public health control **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Temperature of food after blanching not taken **Warning**
03C-96-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self-service soda fountain has black mold-like substance **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cracked cove molding across three compartment sink area **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag in the box on floor near ware washing area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler and kitchen Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In ware washing area and walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
47
Aug 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 flies at mops near exit door
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. -hand sink a drive thru
27-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water in grout at drive-thru
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup at make table
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -warmer at prep station has accumulation of food residue -ovens in kitchen have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -pipes at cooks line have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at drive-thru **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.
How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
KFC most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around two 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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