Kfc

1477 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Kfc appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up two times.

Kfc's latest score of 90 sits above the Johnston average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - upper shelves and prep tables located in the chicken flouring station area - plastic wrap case

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout (including walk-in freezer) and walls behind fryer area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 31, 2024

Opening

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2024

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (ceiling) in the (dining room) area is in poor repair. Observed leak coming from ceiling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

May 6, 2024

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a leak at a valve located on side of the washing compartment of 3 bay sink.

5-205.15

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in back storage area and storage shelves in kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment to increase PCS to 2x monthly.

6-501.111

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed dead rodent in back storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.PIC removed from premises.

6-501.112

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following physical facilities observed in poor repair: 1.threshold to walk in freezer area has exposed and cracked concrete/cement). 2.leak observed coming from a hole in ceiling. 3.hole in wall in dry storage area. 4.missing hook for spray hose at utility sink. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the walk in freezer have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kfc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kfc on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kfc?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kfc.

How does Kfc compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Kfc most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Kfc's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kfc 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 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 three times per year on average.

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