KFC

4659 W 1 St, Sanford, FL 32771

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, KFC has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Sanford restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -large filter for soda lines last inspected 08/23/2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**

29-28-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over breading area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee personal food items stored above slaw, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. -handwash sink faucets in both bathrooms and across from entrance to kitchen

27-14-4

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -large filter for soda lines last changed 08/23/2022

29-28-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -chicken walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors behind handles have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in mop sink area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance

36-27-5

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom: trash can is overflowing. The sink, mirror, and toilet are soiled.

32-07-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -intake vents throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of dust/debris -ceiling tiles, vents, and walls in breading area have an accumulation of dust/debris

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -short reach-in freezer

14-69-4

Feb 14, 2024

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.

29-42-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -pickle buckets in walk in cooler. Moved by operator **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -fried chicken hot holding units. Removed by operator **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Oct 18, 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 Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

KFC most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.

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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