KFC

1733 N 50 St, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at KFC stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in coleslaw on cooks line. Manger removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly larvae on floor near 3 compartment sink. Employee eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of hot water dispenser. Ice chute of soda machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers and batter station.

36-73-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda machine ice chute in kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water dispenser. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cooks line. Operator provopided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk flour in floor under flouring station. Operator rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at flour station. Inspector provided for operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under handwash sink near front counter.

29-11-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in kitchen next to three compartment sink. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf over food for establishment. Operator removed at time of inspection. **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. Employee jacket and hat on dry storage shelf next to single service items. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

KFC most recently scored 90 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 three 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 two times per year on average.

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