KFC
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, KFC has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Philadelphia restaurants, the typical score is 72; KFC is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed hot water dispenser filter leaking in warewash area. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed broom, dustpan, and mop on floor rather than elevated when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
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Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed the following: - No hot water at handwashing sink in restroom for customers - No water at handwashing sink in restroom for employees New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black residue on soda dispensers in service area. New Violation.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. Corrected on Site: An application for the Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate will be sent.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Observed the following: - Mouse droppings in rear storage area inside of boxes with service containers. - Mouse droppings along perimeters of chemical storage area - Mouse droppings on storage racks in walk-in cooler used for storing chicken - Mouse droppings behind and underneath fryers - Mouse droppings inside of employee restroom New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed in the following areas: - Fryers and equipment surrounding fryers due to severe grease accumulation - Storage racks inside of walk-in cooler due to mouse droppings - Perimeters inside of walk-in cooler due to mouse droppings - Vents of reach-in freezers and refrigerators due to dust accumulation - Inside of all hot-holding units due to food debris accumulation New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed in both restrooms due to mouse droppings and debris. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed the following: - Water accumulation underneath ice machine - Severe grease accumulation around and underneath fryers - Flour accumulation on floors around meat prep table - Black dirt and grime on floors throughout facility - Cleaning needed due to mouse droppings throughout facility New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
58
Feb 6, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Heavy grease accumulation observed on equipment and floor on cooking line.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leak observed at ice machine. -No hot water available at handwash sink in POS area. Another handwash sink located in prep area.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water accumulation observed under ice machine. -Damaged floor tiling observed observed in warewash area. -Black debris observed on ceiling tiles in warewash area. -Perforated ceiling tiles observed with heavy dust accumulation. -Debris observed on flooring on rear storage area. -Dust accumulation observed on vent covers in sitting area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
86
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: -No water available at handwash sink in rear prep area. Shut off valve used to turn water on and off in meat prep area. New Violation.
46.823(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: -Open rodenticide observed under drink fountain in customer area. New Violation.
46.1026
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. *PIC added more sanitizer to solution.
46.674(d)(e)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Sanitizer dispenser defective. PIC will hand batch sanitizer. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Mold like debris observed on shelving and walls of walk-in box. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Leak observed at ice machine. -Handwash sink defective. Leak observed at sink in prep area while shut off valve was on. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: -Male toilet room in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water accumulation observed under ice machine. -Damaged floor tiling observed observed in warewash area. -Black debris observed on ceiling tiles in warewash area. -Perforated ceiling tiles observed with heavy dust accumulation. - New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Inadequate lighting in dry storage area. -Burnt out lights observed in prep area. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was KFC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at KFC?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at KFC.
Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at KFC have averaged around two violations 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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