Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach
Last inspected:
4040 20 St, Vero Beach, FL 32960Part of: KFC Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Kentucky Fried Chicken location in Vero Beach has logged 22 inspections with 86 total violations between 2022 and February 2026, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, which is below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Chemical storage violations, particularly improper storage of cleaning supplies and toxic substances, appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, cited in at least 5 separate inspection cycles. Food contact surface sanitation was also a recurring issue. A fire safety violation on October 8, 2019 documented a portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with just one basic violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach had?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach find?
- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Vero Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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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