KFC

824 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI 02816

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at KFC, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Coventry sits at 88, putting KFC on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The grout in various locations of the kitchen was observed in poor repair. Pooling water/liquid was observed in the worn down grout. Grout to be redone/repaired.

6-501.11

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was less than 150 parts per million (ppm). The ppm must be in the range according to the manufacturer's use directions. 3-bay to be manually filled on dispensing adequately. 3-bay was emptied and filled with new sanitizer from dispenser and still not dispensing adequately.

4-501.114

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The grout in various locations of the kitchen was observed in poor repair. Pooling water/liquid was observed in the worn down grout. Grout to be redone/repaired.

6-501.11

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. PIC flushed and cleaned out hose. Sanitizer was dispensing at adequate ppm. Employees to test 3-bay sink daily to ensure it is dispensing at adequate ppm.

4-501.114

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety registered with RIDOH. Application printed.

2-102.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

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

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: An accumulation of dust and other debris was observed on the ceiling in the chicken walk-in.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Multiple tiles in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was KFC last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at KFC on file is from Mar 4, 2026. 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.

How does KFC compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

KFC most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Coventry average of 88.

Has KFC's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at KFC have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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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