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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

12250 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · (941)936-1020

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4601748
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Operator printed the sign and hung on the wall.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair near triple sink.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulated dust behind ice machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 14, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Both dumpsters rusted out from left side with holes.
Basic/33-12-4
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at prep area. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Basic/33-12-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area. Discussed operator proper food preparation procedures and employee put beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Baking trays not properly air-dried- wet nesting. Operator removed and stored properly for air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Multiple ceiling tile shows damage throughout dining area.
Basic/36-32-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator choking sign.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink faucet splitter has no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machines inside nozzles at drive through and self-serve station has mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in kitchen ice machine has mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Operator printed the sign and hung on the wall.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of rust substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf near the ware washing station.
Basic/24-08-4

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.