KFC #K071073

2875 W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
American
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

KFC #K071073 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

KFC #K071073's latest score of 67 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Standing liquid / residue and trash observed on the ground beneath the dumpster.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grease, dust, debris, and flour accumulations observed on the floor near the hot cooking equipment. -Food debris and trash observed on the floor in the rear prep area. -Debris observed on the floor in the POS area. -Grime accumulation observed on the floor beneath the drying racks in the warewashing area. -Grime and debris accumulation observed along the perimeter throughout the prep areas. -Odor observed near the beverage machine in the POS area. -Black fuzz and white residue observed on the tiles near the utility drain in the warewashing area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One light at the mechanical ventilation hood observed not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.922(a)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in freezer.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Two not operable deep fryers observed in the prep area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Debris, residue, and ice accumulation observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer. -Grease, dust, debris, and flour accumulations observed on the lines behind the hot cooking equipment. -Debris and grime accumulations observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler. -Grease, dust, and debris accumulations observed on the interior lower compartment of the deep fryers. -Debris observed on the ledges beneath the POS area. -Food debris and residue observed on the shelves beneath the expo line.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Uncovered floor drain observed near the handwashing sinks in the prep area. -Corrosion observed on the inlet pipes of the handwashing sink near the walk-in cooler. -Hose bib at the utility drain area observed leaking. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
67
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels not observed at the handwashing sink in the POS area. Corrective Action: Paper towels were supplied.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered foods observed at the steam table in the prep area. ** Advised to provide coverings for all prepared foods present in the facility.
46.281
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. ** Application emailed.
46.103
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Damaged gasket observed on the door of the walk-in cooler. -Curtain at the walk-in cooler observed missing. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice and debris observed on the floor in the walk-in freezer. -Grease accumulation observed on the lines behind the hot prep area. -Debris and residue observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler. -Grease, dust, and debris observed on the interior lower compartment of the deep fryers. -Debris observed on the ledge beneath the POS area. -Odor observed in the mop rinse area - cleaning needed in the drain. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Unable to determine the location of the water heater at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.806(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to determine the location of the backflow preventer on the main water line or the water meter at the time of the inspection. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Damaged and caved flooring observed in the prep, warewashing, POS, and patron areas. -Damaged grout observed at the base coving in the oven area. -Damaged wallpaper observed in the hallway near the bathrooms. -Light shield in the warewashing area observed damaged. New Violation.
46.901
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Three almost burnt out lights observed at the mechanical ventilation hood. New Violation.
46.943
Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.
Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.
10-602(5)(a)(.1)
47
May 17, 2024
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice machine bin interior soiled -cleaned and sanitized
46.301
Proper hot holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Macaroni & cheese food was held at 127 degrees F rather than 135 degrees F or above as required. - time temp method provided; color codded cards used for food items for 4 hour hold
46.385(a)(1)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food not properly covered at steam table and walk-in freezer
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Severe ice accumulation bordering door walk-in freezer Torn gasket observed walk-in cooler
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Pooling water observed on floor by ice machine, mop/chem area and handsink by food prep Food debris observed floor surface
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC #K071073 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC #K071073 on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC #K071073?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC #K071073.

Has KFC #K071073's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC #K071073 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at KFC #K071073 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is KFC #K071073 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, KFC #K071073 is inspected around two times per year on average.