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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

3000 LAKE WASHINGTON RD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321.242.1656

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1504866
Grade history
SEP 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in office area
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker is on top of splitter, should be placed on top of hose attached to splitter
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink by front counter. Employee refilled soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. 2 lights under hood, light by drive thru cash register
Basic/36-62-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Printed and posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by mop sink is soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back corner hand sink paper towels jammed. Employee fixed
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. 3 door reach in cooler sits directly on floor.
Basic/14-66-4
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall in office area
High priority/35A-05-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Changed ownership, new license not posted, manager states ink for printer is on order.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer door is loose on bottom.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up under hood by pressure cooker
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink leaking by office.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Light not functioning. One under hood, and one in kitchen.
Basic/36-62-4
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles on cook line
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler for chicken livers is torn
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and missing floor tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of fryers, floor tiles missing.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of dust.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.