Kentucky Fried Chicken

805 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Kentucky Fried Chicken has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from three to four.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surfaces clean, showing up two times.

Kentucky Fried Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the basement storage area.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the rack on the side of the cold hold area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the basement especially around the soda syrup area have an accumulation of dried spilled liquid, soil residue, and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen and basement storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Jan 25, 2024

Environmental Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Inspector observed spillage from hose on boxes of food. PIC informed to install splash guard on shelving unit.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust and other debris.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

How does Kentucky Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken 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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