KFC
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
KFC has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
95
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom currently has no lights, toilet is heavily soiled. Operator using women's restroom as unisex restroom until repairs are made. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead insect behind water heater. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach present in dining room area, employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom currently has no lights, toilet is heavily soiled. Operator using women's restroom as unisex restroom until repairs are made. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cook line table, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled by front Hand washing sink behind soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
45
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating in kitchen near service window.
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment fryers and ovens heavily soiled with grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the kitchen floors are not easily cleanable due to old tile cracked in kitchen areas
36-12-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall and floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor on cooks line and prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near office and prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bicycles located in dry storage area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall and floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near 3 compartment sink Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and debris.
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe connected to walk-in-cooler
29-11-4
78
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooksline and underneath cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around five 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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