KFC
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
KFC appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. After employee washed hands in handwash sink at drive thru, ran hot water again temped 70 F. Discussed with manager about proper handwashing with hot water at least 85 F.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Ran hot water over 2 minutes to reached 85 F in handwash sinks at front service counter and drive thru.
27-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryers at cook line.
36-73-4
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At food reheating station in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Behind front service counter. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A spray head stored in handwash sink at fried chicken station. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on cutting board at taco station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the wall of mop sink at food reheating station.
36-22-4
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no prior hand washing, corrected action , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary, corrected 300 ppm of quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink with hose attached , no back flow preventer .
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coleslaw held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in middle cooks line blocked by broom and garbage can , corrected , manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep table , corrected , manager removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled . **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle missing in mens bathroom.
32-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Out side of bulk containers with old debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep,, corrected, management removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of walk in cooler and freezer, corrected, management had employee mop up excess water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service container lids not inverted, corrected, management inverted lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled .
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” 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 64 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 six 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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