KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #3
590 E HWY 50, Clermont FL 34711 · (352)920-1802
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect near triple sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of hot holding unit beside office has a heavy residue buildup -interior of ovens on cook line are heavily soiled -ice dispenser at soda machine in dining area is soiled -all storage shelves in kitchen are heavily soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -door of chicken walk in cooler does not seal properly
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under garbage can in dining area -floor drain under soda machine in dining area is heavily soiled -chicken walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all speed racks in chicken walk in cooler have heavy residue buildup -gaskets on hot holding unit beside office are soiled -exterior of fryers are heavily soiled -underside of soda nozzles in dining area are heavily soiled -exterior sides of cooking equipment are soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe under soda machine at drive thru
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of hot holding unit beside office has a heavy residue buildup -interior of ovens on cook line are heavily soiled -ice dispenser at soda machine in dining area is soiled -all storage shelves in kitchen are heavily soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -door of chicken walk in cooler does not seal properly
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under soda machine at drive thru and by triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under garbage can in dining area -floor drain under soda machine in dining area is heavily soiled -chicken walk in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Holes in or other damage to wall by back door.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all speed racks in chicken walk in cooler have heavy residue buildup -gaskets on hot holding unit beside office are soiled -exterior of fryers are heavily soiled -underside of soda nozzles in dining area are heavily soiled -exterior sides of cooking equipment are soiled
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -chicken walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have heavy accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe under soda machine at drive thru
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Presence of ants in side entry door and behind trash can in lobby. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -single service drink cup station at drive thru. Operator removed.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -draining onto floor in chicken walk in cooler
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in chicken walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine -chicken walk in cooler door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in chicken walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. -operator placed on clean tray
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lid on ice bin at drive thru, operator cleaned. -underside of soda nozzles at soda machine in drive thru - storage shelves in the kitchen
Objectionable odors in chicken walk in cooler.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection 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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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine door -fan cover in walk in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout the kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets -underside of soda nozzles at drive thru and lobby -storage shelves in kitchen
Objectionable odors in walk in chicken cooler and near fryers in kitchen.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect near triple sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on ice machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in chicken wall in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -by mop sink and chicken breading area -interior walk in chicken cooler
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -basket in water at breading station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -walk in chicken cooler
Utensils in poor condition. -breading basket on storage shelf in back kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking by triple sink -walls by mop sink
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine and ice bin at drive thru. -pans are encrusted by the triple sink area. -interior of fryer vats and blodgetts
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in walk in chicken cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles in back area are broken and missing grout. -interior of walk in chicken cooler.
Hole in or other damage to door. -metal panel on interior of walk in chicken cooler door has come loose from the door.
Hood filter is in poor repair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off rail by fryer area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -basket stored in water at 74 degrees
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris by front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -caulking by triple sink -gaskets on walk in chicken cooler -air filters on ice machine have a dust buildup. -hood suppression system filters.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -chicken walk in cooler
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves on back line have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind fryers in kitchen area.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cooks linen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing in tiles in kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers chicken walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind rack with dry spices in kitchen
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.