How many health inspections has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL had?

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL ever been shut down?

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

What are the most common violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL?

The most frequently cited violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.

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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL

232 SE 1 AVE, Florida City, FL 33034

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FQSR LLC · License: SEA2321273

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL in Florida City, FL has 20 inspections on record with 92 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

92Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 17, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Mar 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 31, 2023 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Oct 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 8, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL had?: KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL ever been shut down?: No, KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL?: The most frequently cited violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN/TACO BELL are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.

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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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