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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

405 S 4 ST, Fort Pierce FL 34950

Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602214
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
OCT 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach was seen at the hand washing sink by drive through area.
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 4, 2025Inspection 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
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink on counter in drive thru area
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Shelf behind soda unit in drive through has build up of dust.
Basic/14-33-4
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Manager replaced bag. Retested at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Retested at 200ppm.
High priority/22-53-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water tab.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in chicken cooler metal is wearing away showing foam behind racks
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Bottom of hand wash sink leading to pedal leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda dispenser.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. One ceiling vent in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Main walk in cooler has expose foam with sheet metal missing.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Main walk in cooler is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of both microwaves.
Basic/22-08-4
Stored food not covered. Tray of chicken pot pie in walk in cooler. Informed manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Bathroom waste receptacle are dirty in both men's and women's restrooms.
Basic/32-08-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through out restaurant.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents through the kitchen are soiled with black substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Sheet pans in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Main walk in cooler has exposed foam on bottom of wall with sheet metal missing.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance at the soda dispenser machine. Informed Manager.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility not clean. Door handles on both restrooms dirty.
Basic/32-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. The ceiling through out the kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans at dish station.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. The walk in cooler has exposed foam at front corner and missing sheet metal to cover it.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryer cooks station. Informed Manager.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles at entrance to dry storage.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Waste line clogged at soda dispenser machine. Manager had equipment repair on site for repair. Service technician stated he repaired the problem
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One roach was seen at the hand washing sink by drive through area.
High priority/35A-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Though out restaurant.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents through out the kitchen are soiled with black substance and water drips from several vents
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler has exposed foam on bottom of one wall at bottom with sheet metal covering missing.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In both walk in coolers the floors are heavily soiled
Basic/36-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor behind and around the fryer station has grease build up and food debris behind.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles at entrance to dry storage room.
Basic/36-17-5

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.