Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay

Last inspected:

4901 Babcock St Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905-2809

Part of: KFC Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Kentucky Fried Chicken #68 in Palm Bay accumulated 214 violations across 25 inspections from 2016 to February 2026, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection—65% higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations appeared in 17 of 25 inspections, and hand washing violations were documented in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was noted on the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026, documenting electrical wiring in disrepair in the back electric panel. The most recent routine inspection on February 23, 2026 resulted in 10 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
214Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 8.6 violations / inspection 8.6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electric panel in back of restaurant missing panel door. No wiring exposed but breakers subject to dust and flour debris.
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 # 68 in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay last inspected?
Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay?
The most frequently cited violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay had?
Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay find?
Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
No, Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68 in Palm Bay has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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