Krispy's Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
37
Score
Across the available record, Krispy's Fried Chicken has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Krispy's Fried Chicken was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Groveland restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to clean equipment. -employee on cook line went from handling raw chicken to handling fryer baskets, walk in cooler door and scooping flour without washing hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 flying insects in kitchen area, 1 in dining area
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -portioned mashed potatoes (117-121F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to microwave for rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers -chicken breading racks and basket -interior of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -back door **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -hand sink by triple sink has piece of porcelain broken off -fryer baskets -interior walk in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -shelf above chicken hot holding unit -interior and top back of fryers -exterior cooking equipment and reach ins need wipe down -underside of soda nozzles
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -shelf above chicken hot holding unit
25-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment
36-27-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid, operator closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
37
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed pan and began drying without the sanitizing step. Educated employee, went back to sanitize pan. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -baked beans (105F - Hot Holding) on buffet line, held less than four hours per operator, moved to oven for rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine -ice dispenser at soda machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -coleslaw in walk in cooler, portioned potato salad in reach in cooler on front line **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour in kitchen
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -outside back door
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -interior walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler.
36-64-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -outside back door
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, operator added bleach, 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -cook removed gloves after touching raw chicken, made beverage with ice in a single service cup without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -microwave -shelf above chicken hot holding unit holding single service items -reach in coolers in kitchen -tea basket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: microwave **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -filters by ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -interior walk in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior all equipment in kitchen heavily soiled -sneeze guard and counter at salad bar -gaskets on all reach in coolers, walk in cooler, sides of walk in cooler heavily soiled -exterior garbage cans, food containers,ice machine -shelves under prep table heavily soiled -exterior paper towel holders, soap dispensers -interior fryer cabinets heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: interior fryer cabinets heavily soiled -exterior garbage cans -sneeze guard and counter at salad bar **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -cook removed gloves after touching raw chicken, made beverage with ice in a single service cup without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -microwave -shelf above chicken hot holding unit holding single service items -reach in coolers in kitchen -tea basket **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -potato salad in reach in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle by hand sink at entry to kitchen **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -filters by ice machine **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -interior walk in cooler door **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil in kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior all equipment in kitchen heavily soiled -sneeze guard and counter at salad bar -gaskets on all reach in coolers, walk in cooler, sides of walk in cooler heavily soiled -exterior garbage cans, food containers,ice machine -shelves under prep table heavily soiled -exterior paper towel holders, soap dispensers -interior fryer cabinets heavily soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
43
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, 1 live flying insect **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by shelf and brooms entering kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator cooked chicken futon yesterday **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Warning**
13-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of hot hold unit duct taped **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Only washing. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Floors soiled in kitchen **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken in cooler on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior trash can Exterior ice machine Hood Exterior food containers All shelves in establishment Prep shelves Exterior hot hold unit Exterior freezer chest Exterior microwave Gaskets throughout establishment Inter walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door and back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
20
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Krispy's Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Krispy's Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Krispy's Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Krispy's Fried Chicken.
How does Krispy's Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Groveland?
Krispy's Fried Chicken most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Groveland average of 87.
Has Krispy's Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krispy's Fried Chicken have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Krispy's Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Krispy's Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Krispy's Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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