KFC

6114 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151

American

Last inspected: Dec 31, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 31, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents & animals not present”, showing up three times.

KFC scores about where you'd expect for a Philadelphia restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 31, 2024

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: - Biscuits inside walk-in cooler observed uncovered. New Violation.

46.281

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed.

46.981(k)(l)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Handwash sink located in men's restroom observed not seal to wall. Sink should be recalked to the wall. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Mouse droppings observed in the window seal of the take-out window area and also on the shelving were the receipt paper storage is held. - Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vents. - Ice accumulation was observed inside cold holding unit on food line. New Violation.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Pans were located on the floor under fry station.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Nov 12, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed. **Mouse droppings observed along the wall near the take-out window soda station. **Mouse droppings observed behind fryers and underneath hot-holding unit.

46.981(k)(l)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed sticky debris behind and around soda machine in front retail area

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: **All areas where mouse feces is observed must be washed and sanitized. **General cleaning of all surfaces (floor, walls, ceiling, etc.) is needed. Grimey, greasey residue on most surfaces. **Deep cleaning needed in the area behind the fryers.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Hot water is measured above 120 degrees F at the single pedal hand sink near the take-out window. **Hand washing should occur at temperatures from 100 to 120 degrees F. New Violation.

46.131

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered raw chicken in walk-in cooler. New Violation.

46.281

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed soda machine nozzles in retail area and next to drive through window having a build-up of mold-like residue. New Violation.

46.712

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: Chaheeda Toliver is ServSafe certified however a certificate from the Philadelphia Health Department is not possessed. An application will be provided. New Violation.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity observed. **Mouse droppings observed along the wall near the customer soda area and the point of sale. **Mouse droppings observed inside the mop closet. **Dead mouse was seen on a trap. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed the following: -Sticky debris behind and around soda machine in front retail area -Sticky debris around soda machine near drive through window -Spillage in walk in cooler New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: There is a small unsealed hole in the wall near the customer soda area. This may be a potential rodent burrow. New Violation.

46.901

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Dec 31, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at KFC?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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