Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee
Last inspected:
3387 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 34974Part of: KFC Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee operated under Okeechobee County DBPR oversight across 29 inspections between 2016 and December 2025, accumulating 213 total violations—an average of 7.3 violations per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations centered on food contact surfaces (cited repeatedly across inspections), consumer advisory requirements, proper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage. A pattern of food contact surface violations appeared in at least 8 inspections, including July 2023, January 2023, and November 2023. In January 2023, consecutive complaint-based inspections resulted in a Warning Issued (January 25) followed by a Call Back - Complied disposition (January 26), indicating formal escalation and subsequent correction. A fire safety violation was documented on October 25, 2018, noting electrical wiring in disrepair and a damaged exit sign. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, with 8 violations cited including intermediate-level food contact surface and consumer advisory issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee: Comparison to Okeechobee County Averages
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 4 inspections32 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee last inspected?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee had?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee find?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee ever been shut down?
- No, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Okeechobee 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.
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