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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

3387 S HWY 441, Okeechobee FL 34974 · 863.763.2239

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5700428
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 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
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair : at soda rack area drive through.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at table in customer area. Operator has taped off area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime : can opener, which was cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair at soda rack area at drive through.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in customer service area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 11, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: soda area rack.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in customer area.
Basic/36-32-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at drive through under cabinets.
Basic/36-01-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: soda area counter.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in center of customer area.
Basic/36-32-5
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Half smoked cigarello on top of paper towels in dry storage. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at drying rack. Operator removed.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair soda area.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Fan in walk in cooler soiled. Operator will have cleaned.
Basic/36-50-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: behind ice machine. Operator will clean behind the machine.
Basic/36-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator removed, washed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: drawers at soda station.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at center area in customer seating.
Basic/36-32-5
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area: cigarette bett in walk in freezer. Operator removed, and cleaned area.
Basic/12B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in cooler and under tea station up front.
Basic/36-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust behind soda station.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Two dead lizards and two crickets in walk in freezer. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator removed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Drawers at soda station.
Basic/36-51-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on top of hot boxes.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, at ice machine, dripping some water.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at customer area above center table and by side door.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at dry storage, under sink at drive through.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, behind soda station at drive in window.
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.