KFC
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in underneath door of walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer has buildup of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing on fryer line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
14-69-4
82
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no backflow protection device. Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
Intermediate - Observed: Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard in microwave has fallen off. Priority: Intermediate
14-04-4
Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on frying are in disrepair. Priority: Basic
36-17-5
Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket tested 50ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager emptied and refilled bucket re-tested at 200ppm. Priority: Basic
21-07-4
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.observed absence of vacuum breaker with in use hose splitter at time of inspection.
29-42-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection. Behind fryers is soiled with old grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed one dumpster missing drain plug at time of inspection.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in coolers shelves soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen behind breading station at time of inspection.
36-27-5
70
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink no vacuum breaker. 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 with education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back handwashing sink near chicken prep area. Operator stocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting above dish area. Plastic tubs.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken basket in standing water 76F, discussed with operator. Operator placed basket into sink to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding equipment near managers desk Microwave next to walk in cooler
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted choking poster in office at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around soda nozzles in lobby and kitchen soiled. Discussed with operator.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink near back dish area slow draining. Discussed with operator.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall throughout kitchen soiled. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through register soiled.
36-27-5
50
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have black-mold like substance overtop cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at front of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” 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 82 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 four 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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