KFC

4050 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

KFC has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, where the average is 97, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- While speaking with the PIC, inspector overheard utensils (tongs) for RTE foods fall on the kitchen floor near fryer station. Then the inspector and PIC observed the employee start to walk towards food prep line with the same tongs without cleaning and sanitizing them. The inspector asked the employee if the tongs just fell on the floor, and the employee confirmed that they did. Requested the employee wash, rinse, and sanitize the utensils before continuing to use them for food

4-602.11(A-D)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: -- Multiple adult German cockroaches observed under 3-compartment sink. The person in charge provided most recent pest control reports from 9/5/25. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection

6-501.111(C)

Toilet tissue not available in restroom (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- No toilet paper in 1 of 1 restroom stalls in women's restroom. A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. At the time of inspection, the PIC supplied the women's restroom with toilet paper. Discussed increasing restroom check frequencies to verify there is soap, toilet paper, and a hand drying provision available at all times

6-302.11

Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

Inspector notes: -- Observed standing water throughout the establishment: some standing water accumulating in missing floor tiles near walk-in/fryer area, near food prep station, and multiple spots of standing water underneath the 3-compartment sink. Condensate drainage and other non sewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law

5-403.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: -- Observed food and grease debris throughout the establishment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Observed employee moving fried chicken on rack with bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Requested any RTE food that was contacted by bare hands be discarded. Requested employee use tongs to continue moving chicken or wear gloves at the time of inspection

3-301.11(B)

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -- Multiple bags of pulled fried chicken for pot pies observed without date mark labels on them. The PIC stated the items were prepped 3 days prior to the inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

KFC most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three 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.

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