KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
1420 CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941-755-4770
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Food stored on floor.observed a box of spices on floor. Person in charge removed.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up garbage.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observe in fryer area on flour bag on dry storage rack employees drinks.Person in charge discarded.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 employees No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge. Person in charge had both employees read and sign.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split faucet on mop sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with bracelets on wrist. Employee removed bracelets and washed hands.
Objectionable odors in walk in cooler of the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of handout. Person in charge had all employees read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area objectionable odor.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back parking area on North side. Person in charge could not close, lid is pinned against the back wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North End of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of main kitchen area soiled gasket on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid in back parking area on North side. Person in charge could not close, lid is pinned against the back wall.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North End of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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