KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
6725 W 28 AVE, Hialeah FL 33016 · 3058211518
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water overflowing/backing up not draining on the floor drains around the walk in cooler and also around the preparation area in the kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees pushing the flow straightener device with dirty hands to activate the running water, then, pushing again after rubbing their hands with soap to rinse them. It causes cross contamination of their hands to continue working with food. Person in charge, asked the employees to wash their hands in a different hand sink until fixed.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outdoor wall hose connection with missing backflow preventer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing backflow at the mop sink because splitter was added.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor needs grout on tile joint lines all around the store.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Info was provided by email.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed flow straightener device inside faucet that needs to be push to activate the running water. It causes cross contamination of the employee hands to continue working with food.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable all around the preparation area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven soiled, oven is located at the preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the interior of the hand wash sink by the walk in coolers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed mop sink interior soiled.
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water overflowing/backing up not draining on the floor drains around the walk in cooler and also around the preparation area in the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable all around the preparation area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven soiled, oven is located at the preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the interior of the hand wash sink by the walk in coolers soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line. Observed mop sink interior soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located at cook line.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease, oven located at prep area by the three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, observed in reach in cooler facing the cashier register at front counter.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw chicken debris in the hand sink in front of the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler under hot holding units at preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink in front of walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior soiled, cooler under hot holding units at preparation area.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine near the register.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at kitchen.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located in the cook line next to the steam table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, located by the dishwashing area. Manager cleaned on it on site.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under the potato warmer interior soiled.
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.