How many health inspections has KFC had?

KFC has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KFC ever been shut down?

No, KFC has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KFC?

The most frequently cited violations at KFC are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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 V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

KFC

1960 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33765

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FQSR LLC · License: SEA6200142

KFC in Clearwater, FL has 25 inspections on record with 90 total violations (3.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

90Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 10, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Oct 5, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 9, 2021 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

KFC has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KFC had?: KFC has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KFC ever been shut down?: No, KFC has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KFC?: The most frequently cited violations at KFC are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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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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Last verified: February 10, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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