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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

246 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34984

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats98
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602256
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 3 live ants. 2 on soda nozzle and 1 on side of self service beverage machine. Manager removed ants and shut down machine to clean and sanitize.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. No quat sanitizer is available. Manager found bleach and applied to water and was provided a couple test strips. Per manager, quat sanitizer orders comes in tomorrow.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
1 Dead roaches on premises. In one of the stalls of women's / employee bathroom. Manager removed.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under middle fryer Henny Penny machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under middle fryer Henny Penny machine.
Basic/36-17-5
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Please add vacuum breaker to where hose would be attached. Informed Manager on site.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water tab at self service beverage station. Manager corrected.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back wall near mop sink area. Showed manager on site.
Basic/36-03-4
Aug 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager corrected for plastic green containers to dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entryway of storage room.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entryway of storage room.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 3 live ants. 2 on soda nozzle and 1 on side of self service beverage machine. Manager removed ants and shut down machine to clean and sanitize.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needs one on other side on splitter where hose goes.
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk in.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind/ under fryers.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water tab at soda station. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where floor tile is missing at entry of storage area.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In storage room entry area/ storage room.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Small cracked ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area. Informed Manager.
Basic/36-32-5
Soiled floors behind back on fryers with grease buildup.
Basic/36-10-4
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker added to wrong side. Recommend to be placed on side where hose is that is used to fill mop bucket.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near side sink area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. In dining room area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor time missing in front entryway of storage area. Floor tiles missing under fryers.
Basic/36-17-5
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid on site.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to faucet and vacuum breaker added to wrong side. Needs to be placed on side where hose is that is used to fill mop bucket
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. In dining area
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back of house vents/ ceiling dusty
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat stored with food items in dry storage
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site

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.