How many health inspections has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN had?

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN ever been shut down?

No, KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN?

The most frequently cited violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooling equipment.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

525 E 1 ST, Bradenton, FL 34208

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: X LLC FQSR LLC · License: SEA5101632

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN in Bradenton, FL has 19 inspections on record with 97 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

97Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 19, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Mar 19, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 12, 2021 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Feb 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 6, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 8, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

May 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

How Does This Facility Compare?

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN had?: KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN ever been shut down?: No, KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN?: The most frequently cited violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooling equipment.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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