Kfc/ Taco Bell
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Kfc/ Taco Bell, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for New Port Richey sits at 78, putting Kfc/ Taco Bell on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Iced coffee beverage in drop in cooler pan next to food for customers. Operator moved lettuce removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on prep line Oven in prep area
22-16-4
90
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Amber pans for hot holding
22-02-4
90
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
74
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in dry storage area has food debris in it, employee cleaned hand sink **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Holes in ceiling in dining area, establishment has areas closed off to customers
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager posted license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table next to boxes of gloves, employee drink removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in prep area **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on top of box of breading, items removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot water in womens restroom -No hot water at hand sink next to prep sink, water temperature 78F -No hot water at hand sink where sauce packets are stored, water temperature 72F
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to prep sink, manager restocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves soiled
22-08-4
78
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in prep area, paper towels restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by walk in cooler, soap restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on side by office
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to tea machine Employee drink on table next to to go bags Drinks removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table next to tea machine, speaker removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between equipment has food debris Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
58
Oct 25, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
47
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of cleaner/sanitizer stored on top of bad in the box soda.
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live flies by front dry storage area near drains, operator eliminated them cleaned and sanitized the effected area. Per supervisor Allison M next routine inspection.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front sink by register. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor pedal at hand wash sink in front, leaking
29-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior if reach in cooler in kitchen
22-16-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kfc/ Taco Bell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kfc/ Taco Bell on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kfc/ Taco Bell?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kfc/ Taco Bell.
How does Kfc/ Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Kfc/ Taco Bell most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Kfc/ Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kfc/ Taco Bell have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kfc/ Taco Bell 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/ Taco Bell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kfc/ Taco Bell is inspected around three times per year on average.
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