Kentucky Fried Chicken

160 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to two.

Looking across the full record, proper hot holding temperatures is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

By comparison, the average Westerly facility scores 88, putting Kentucky Fried Chicken on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: French Fries were observed held at 98-103 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (baskets) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
78
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Opening
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menu does not have an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy. Per person in charge, an allergy statement will be posted.
2-103.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

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

Kentucky Fried Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

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 zero per visit to around two 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.