KFC

401 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, KFC has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Haven restaurant scores 89. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in the corner of the kitchen by soda storage and drive through area

36-03-4

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potato wedges on the floor in walk in freezer , operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 21, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink machine at drive through and dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in scooping food. Put on guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Soiled floors in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-10-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated and food debris. By chicken prep station.

36-27-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine in the dining area.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upper left corner of hand wash sink by drive through has a crack in it.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side panels of holding unit on cooks line.

23-03-4

Basic - Soiled floors at the soda machine. Employee cleaned floors. **Corrected On-Site**

36-10-4

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine in dining room

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in prep area soiled mold like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers grease buildup on floor.

36-73-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Chicken nuggets warmer pan cracked.

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads in dining room with mold like substance Shelving in prep area soiled with black matter. Chicken holding racks in walk-in cooler with food debris buildup

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in prep area soiled mold like substance.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

KFC most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around two 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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