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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN L518156

3008 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · (850) 877-7620

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703153
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

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

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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
Ceiling tile missing above three compartment sink.
Basic/36-36-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
High priority/12A-17-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed gasket holding pipe together in disrepair at handwashing sink across from food warmer.
Basic/29-08-4
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 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 ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee open drink on top of clean trays next to handwashing next to drive thru.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked in cook area.
Basic/36-17-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink next to chicken breading station.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 22, 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 ▾
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed partial drain cover near walk in cooler with Mac and cheese, coleslaw.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cookie sheets wet nesting in ware wash area. GM stored to properly air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. GM fixed door sweep beneath back door during inspection.
Basic/35B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in storage room.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease and dust accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 524 N MARTIM LUTHER KING BLVD, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with dust accumulation throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Manager put on cap.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touch trash bag put on gloves no hand wash.
High priority/12A-07-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed dispenser near office not dispensing paper towels properly, manger fixed during inspection
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls behind fryer soiled with grease and food.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in utility room.
Basic/42-01-4

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.