KFC

4402 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

KFC appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting KFC on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor at time of inspection

42-01-4

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old oil soiling floor around fryer units on cooks line at time of inspection.

36-73-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic and metal containers stored on green wire shelves in kitchen at time of inspection n **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor next to chicken walk in cooler. Operator moved mop during inspection to hang it to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around fryers is soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Built in vacuum breaker missing lid at time of inspection

29-08-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler in walk in with cole slaw.

14-17-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a mold like soil on wall behind triple sink in the dish room.

36-27-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers and pans on shelves near microwaves **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Molding/tile damaged in kitchen behind equipment. Reach in near fryers.

36-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oil/food debris on floors around fryers during inspection.

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under triple sink has a hole in it. Wall is stained with a mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in chicken walk in soiled with a mold-like substance. Speed racks in walk-in soiled with dried food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Top of vacuum breaker on mop sinks hose bib missing.

29-08-4

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda ice dispenser by to go window **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Mircowave **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

KFC most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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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