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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN L518167

4650 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · (850) 580-8502

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703273
Grade history
MAY 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in back corner of kitchen under unused prep table. Manager immediately killed roach and cleaned the area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024058141Oct 3, 2024Nov 4, 2024$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen above cooks line and prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Not on food and not on food contact surface.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Beverage ice dispenser has mold like substance around dispenser chute.
Basic/14-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles near prep area has dust and grease build up.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on floor under cashier counter and guests food pick up, causing water to form in dining room.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around and behind fryers has heavy grease build up.
Basic/36-73-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Ecolab chemical stored on shelf above chicken breading station in kitchen. Manager removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 4, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drain in front of three compartment sink and the area is unable to be partitioned off.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on top on Soda post mix syrup in dry area.
Basic/40-06-5
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Drink machine in lobby with mold-like substance or slime around soda nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall around 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in back corner of kitchen under unused prep table. Manager immediately killed roach and cleaned the area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated June 1, 2023.
Basic/50-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in box with sealed tea bags and 3 dead roaches under front counter next to cash register.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gap in walk in cooler door at bottom when closed.
Basic/14-11-5

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.