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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

21617 VILLAGE LK SHOP CNTR, Land O Lakes FL 34639 · (813)949-9549

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6101436
Grade history
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on its back moving under dry storage shelf employee removed killed and sanitized area. 1 live roach in light fixture above three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024021564Mar 20, 2024Jun 24, 2024$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer at splitter with hose attached in mop sink faucet
High priority/29-42-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened shredded cheese mix no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler, operator marked date correctly.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 7, 2026Inspection 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese opened bag no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled and dust buildup heavily in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup heavily in entire kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Chicken hot holding units interior soiled and grease buildup entire kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 127F- hot holding in warmer at front line. Operator discarded it voluntarily.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled and grease buildup under cooking equipments in cooking line,
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris observed under and behind cookline equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken pot pie cooling with plastic wrap cover over food discussed proper cooling with management on duty
Intermediate/03D-15-4
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on its back moving under the chicken prep station back kitchen. Employee killed and removed and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia above 200-400 ppm discussed with manager to remake solution
High priority/41-18-4/Warning
Mar 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under dry storage shelf 32 dead roaches in light fixture across from walk in cooler.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 21, 2024 · 5 dead in drive thru service area. 3 dead roaches under the prep station area. 2 dead roaches in light fixtures by three compartment sink.3 dead roaches in the mop sink. 2 dead roaches under shelf in dry storage area Pest control and employees removed all dead roaches and sanitized area. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen underneath kitchen equipment fryers and ovens. Behind ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tile has grout missing in multiple areas and standing water in between the gaps. Kitchen area
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Objectionable odors by mop sink area.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began grabbing condiments to give to customer. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing.
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on its back moving under dry storage shelf employee removed killed and sanitized area. 1 live roach in light fixture above three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under dry storage shelf 32 dead roaches in light fixture across from walk in cooler.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen underneath kitchen equipment fryers and ovens. Behind ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floor tile has grout missing in multiple areas and standing water in between the gaps. Kitchen area
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Objectionable odors by mop sink area.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Soda machine in dining room piping for ice machine is leaking water
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line torn
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. -Hot holding unit on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled dust. -Fan guards in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Test strip expired April 2023
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead in back dry storage area 2 dead in light fixture above prep area Management cleaned and sanitized area
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee beverage stored over clean linens. Management moved beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line torn
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind fryer units in kitchen -Behind and under hot holding unit on cook line
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Grease receptacle lid open and broken.
Basic/33-29-4/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. -Hot holding unit on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided hard copy to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled dust. -Fan guards in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -Half pans on drying rack in dish area
Basic/16-48-4/Warning

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.