Kfc/Taco Bell

5840 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141

American

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so Kfc/Taco Bell is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 20, 2025

Routine

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

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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. *Link for city certificate provided in email signature.

46.103

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Water accumulation observed on floor in prep area. -Eroded floor grout in warewash area. -Damage base coving -in walk-in box. New Violation.

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

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: -Encaps missing on sleeves to shield lights from breakage. New Violation.

46.922(a)

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Heavy grease accumulation observed on backflow prevention device and plumbing lines in rear storage area where flour is stored. New Violation.

46.714

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several foods were held at 43-44 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Orders: Immediately relocate food items (cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, shredded cheese) to unit maintaining proper temperatures, discontinue usage if defective food prep unit until repaired.

46.385(a)(2)

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

Inspector notes: -unused reachin refrigerator/freezer unit -unused cold prep and hot ordinary unit on left side of prep kitchen. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Cove base observed defective under drain board of 3 compartment sink -foam spray observed used to seal hole that is not easily cleanable in dry storage room and near mop sink -unsecured ceiling tile observed near 3 compartment sink New Violation.

46.921

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kfc/Taco Bell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kfc/Taco Bell on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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 low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kfc/Taco Bell means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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