KFC
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
KFC appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for St. Petersburg restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease build up under fryers in rear kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of hot holding units with accumulation of food debris on assembly line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on walk-in cooler door to chicken cold holding unit
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hot holding units with accumulation of grease. Interior door to chicken walk-in cooler with build up of debris.
23-03-4
78
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle dispensers require cleaning.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle to chicken walk-in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing inside chicken walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to chicken walk-in cooler cracked and exposing insulation.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located in alcove adjacent to area where chicken fryers are located.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in cook area where chicken fryers are located. Additionally floor under drink dispenser at front counter with accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at front counter next to microwaves with accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster missing plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Speed racks in walk-in cooler with build up of food debris.
22-16-4
58
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
05-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler used for thawing door has a rust interior surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of rack stored in area near fat-fryers are soiled with grease. Walk-in cooler does are soiled with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two dead worms on floor near grease tanks in kitchen. Employee discarded worms. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dry-storage area. Employee eradicated roach. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 80f degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near managers office. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry-storage room. 1 dead roach on floor near grease tanks in kitchen. 1 dead roach in corner near rear kitchen exit. 2 dead roaches in drain of near rear kitchen exit. Employee discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler used for thawing door has a rust interior surface. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Foot pedal to operate water at hand wash sink near managers office is broken. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath shelf in dry-storage room. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of rack stored in area near fat-fryers are soiled with grease. Walk-in cooler does are soiled with black substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
39
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with no vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under dry storage rack in rear of kitchen
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
90
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in freezer not all commercially packaged. Manager rearranged so ready to eat is stored above raw food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on prep line above cold holding storage unit has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking out of hand wash sink by rear fryers.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with food and dust debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
13-03-4
47
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Live fly in mop sink area. Employee exterminated and cleaned and sanitized area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled with mold like debris in drive thru.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing and broken in dry storage area.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with beard no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front line Interior of blodgett oven soiled with burnt on food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris on front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet area under self service soda machine in dining room soiled with trash debris and mold like debris.
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at KFC.
How does KFC compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
KFC most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around six 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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