Kfc/Taco Bell

4001 N 5Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

American

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Kfc/Taco Bell has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jun 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certification by accredited program”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Reinspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed black residue on soda dispensing nozzle at drive-thru window. Corrected on Site: Nozzle was washed, rinsed, and sanitized upon request.

46.731

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. *The PIC has a SERVSAFE but not Phila food safety certificate.

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed cracked and missing floor tiles in warewash area. New Violation.

46.901

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

Inspector notes: Observed inoperable ice machine in utility area. New Violation.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation observed on the fan guard in the walk in freezer and floor beneath. -Grease accumulation observed on the cooking equipment. -Debris accumulation observed on the prep shelves, beneath equipment, and shelves beneath the POS area.

46.714

Jun 21, 2023

Reinspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

46.103

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

Inspector notes: -Damaged mechanical hood filters. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Broom and dustpan not elevated after use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: -Burnt out lighting in mechanical hood system, in walk-in box and above chicken prep area. New Violation.

46.943

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kfc/Taco Bell?

Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kfc/Taco Bell.

Has Kfc/Taco Bell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kfc/Taco Bell have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kfc/Taco Bell 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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