How many health inspections has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN had?

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

Has KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN ever been shut down?

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

What are the most common violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN?

The most frequently cited violations at KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

4040 20 ST, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Indian River County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FQSR LLC · License: SEA4105092

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN in Vero Beach, FL has 20 inspections on record with 82 total violations (4.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

82Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 11, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Mar 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jun 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

May 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Oct 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 8, 2019 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Sep 19, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Oct 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Indian River County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.97.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 11, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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