KFC

2210 E Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

KFC appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. KFC was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so KFC trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Macaroni and cheese reheated to 99-100F. The employee was instructed to heat the macaroni and cheese to a minimum of 135F. Ensure that PHF/TCS that has been commercially processed and packaged is reheated to 135°F for 15 seconds and is done rapidly (not exceeding 2 hours)

3-403.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Soda nozzles in drive thru and dining room areas with excess slime/soil residue along interior of nozzles. Ensure that non TCS equipment items are cleaned at least every 24 hours when in use and are clean to sight and touch

4-602.11(E)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: There is excessive grease and black soil residue present on the floor behind the oven and fryer area. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary

6-501.12

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several pieces of chicken legs, wings, and breasts ranging from 128*F to 133*F in the hot holding unit closest to the registers. Notified person in charge (PIC) and they voluntarily discarded the chicken. PIC was not sure when the chicken was placed in the unit

3-501.16(A)(1)

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

KFC most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.

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