KFC

1453 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

American

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, KFC has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Staten Island restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Dec 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Sep 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Dec 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

04N

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

KFC most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five 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 two times per year on average.

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