Kfc in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1960 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765Part of: KFC Florida health inspections, violations & closures
KFC in Clearwater has operated for a decade with 27 inspections and 98 total violations, averaging 3.6 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no outstanding disciplinary actions. Top violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage. A 2022 electrical issue was weather-related, occurring when heavy rain caused kitchen and dining room lights to fail.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Kfc in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Kfc in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Kfc in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kfc in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kfc in Clearwater last inspected?
- Kfc in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kfc in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kfc in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Kfc in Clearwater had?
- Kfc in Clearwater has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kfc in Clearwater find?
- Kfc in Clearwater was most recently inspected on July 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kfc in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Kfc in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Kfc in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kfc in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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