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Kfc/Taco Bell

11818 N Us Hwy 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
American
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Kfc/Taco Bell has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Port Richey average 80, so Kfc/Taco Bell trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor on both sides of the fryer area is covered with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
70
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in chicken walk-in cooler.
36-03-4
82
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Amber pans
22-02-4
90
Dec 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium 500 ppm, operator will call or repair on dispenser system. Corrected to 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Front line, Taco Bell side, no time mark on any food, food put in cooler at 10:30, discarded during inspection. Discussed time marking with manager on duty and staff **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at drive through, operator removed and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
67
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vertical Hot hold unit on cook linec **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On Amber pans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
90
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on wall in chicken prep area 5 flies on wall by mop sink **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vertical freezer gasket **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On Amber pans **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By drive through window, floor soiled under equipment, operator mopped water **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Vertical Hot hold unit on cook linec **Warning**
22-08-4
70
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 80F **Repeat Violation**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog on a rope in dining area drinking from a to go cup, customer left premises with dog **Corrected On-Site**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles in to go soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by Togo No paper towels at hand sink on cook line by walk in cooler
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on assembly line next to uncovered food with no lid or straw Drink on shelf above cases of tortillas All drinks removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled Dining area floor soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Multiple tables in dining area soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under cold holding on line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kfc/Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kfc/Taco Bell.

How does Kfc/Taco Bell compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Kfc/Taco Bell most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Kfc/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kfc/Taco Bell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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