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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

885 US HWY 60 W, Lake Wales FL 33853

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6302987
Grade history
NOV 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside walk in cooler to the left on the floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside walk in cooler to the left on the floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.Soiled floors underneath expo line, dining area and behind the fryers. Operator cleaned swept and sanitized floor under expo and dining room.
Basic/36-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 16, 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind fryer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor Bag of soda mix not stored 6 inches off the floor. Operator removed from floor
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the door
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 24, 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers and underneath cookline
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On ground underneath compressor
Basic/14-69-4
Light not functioning. Small walk-in cooler by the office
Basic/36-62-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By drive through soda dispenser
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer
Basic/36-73-4
Nov 26, 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser in dining room area. Panels on the outside of near nozzle
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cup holders on the floor in storage By drink machine Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea filter in hand washing sink close to the drive through area. Operator removed item..
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
soiled floors behind the fryer on the cook line.
Basic/36-10-4
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator replaced and put manual paper towel machine.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heat strip for walk- in freezer door work order has been placed.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand washing sink by drive through area. Operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled floors underneath cook line.
Basic/36-10-4

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.