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KFC

155 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, Merritt Island FL 32952

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1507249
Grade history
OCT 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Operator stated that employees were dumping used fryer oil on ground and in mulch behind establishment. Employees have been terminated and additional training with staff has taken place
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025000905Oct 23, 2024Feb 3, 2025$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered from front lobby and began touching fry container and salt shaker without washing hands
High priority/12A-16-4
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. On path at rear exit, in mulch and into parking lot leading to storm drains. Manager stated that she has repeatedly caught employees squeegeeing mop water out the back door
High priority/28-14-5
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500ppm at triple sink. Operator diluted
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water dispensers on counter have buildup of white substance on dispenser nozzles
Intermediate/22-02-4
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filters
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of walk-in cooler door is soiled. Employee cleaned
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook swept floor with broom and then put on gloves to touch to containers without washing hands first
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 29, 2025 · Employee handled chemical hose at mop sink moved to touch screen and then handled single service cup and lid Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Jan 29, 2025 · No change Time Extended
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on fiter above hot water dispensers
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 29, 2025 · No change Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along gaskets of reach in freezer next to office
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Jan 29, 2025 · No change Time Extended
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook swept floor with broom and then put on gloves to touch to containers without washing hands first
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on fiter above hot water dispensers
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along gaskets of reach in freezer next to office
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Operator stated that employees were dumping used fryer oil on ground and in mulch behind establishment. Employees have been terminated and additional training with staff has taken place
High priority/28-13-5/Admin Complaint
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates of last service on water filters for soda bibs and hot water machines
Intermediate/29-28-4
Food stored on floor. Case of Iced tea bags on the floor behind front counter
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door has exposed insulation
Basic/14-36-5
Jun 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of splitter of mop sink
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile over the front counter service area are perforated acoustic tiles
Basic/36-37-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker above chicken prep station. Operator moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under and around chicken prep area
Basic/36-22-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under prep sink nearest to chicken prep area is broken
Basic/29-08-4
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Feb 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
No running water at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-09-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
No hot running water at mop sink.
Basic/27-10-4/Warning

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.