Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston
Last inspected:
411 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440Part of: KFC Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston has accumulated 196 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated compliance issues, with four fire safety violations centered on a portable fire extinguisher gauge remaining in the red zone across multiple years. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation (25 citations), food contact surface issues (12), and proper sewage disposal failures (11). Recent inspections show continued warnings and callback compliance, most recently in November 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Hendry County Avg
4.62
violations / inspection
4.62 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hendry County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only: located in office. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In office.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections39 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston last inspected?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston had?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston find?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston was most recently inspected on September 8, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston ever been shut down?
- No, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V54 (License display) mean?
- Violation 54 (License display) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/54.
- Has Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Clewiston has 3 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.
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