KFC
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
61
Score
KFC has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited four times.
KFC's latest score of 61 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in handwashing sink by office.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has grease buildup behind fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitation bucket has dirty water inside it. Employee emptied and refilled bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall across from fryer in between batter station is soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter with no backfloe protection device.
29-42-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in drive through are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in between battering station across from fryers are soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in front of mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bag of trash on the ground in front of dumpster.
33-09-4
55
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Operator placed time marks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink near back dishwasher area. Discussed with operator.
29-42-4
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. Provided operator education packet containing clean up procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in woman's restroom stall. Discussed with operator.
32-12-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in prep cooler near fry stations. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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. Emailed management employees health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by back door. Manager discarded mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” 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 61 out of 100, which is lower 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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at KFC 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, KFC is inspected around two times per year on average.
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