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KFC

444 HIALEAH DR, Hialeah FL 33010 · 305-888-6946

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats37
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2302203
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green mold like substance inside soda nuzzles at service window. Employee removed and cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answer minimum internal cooking temperature of chicken. Coached operator.
Intermediate/53A-14-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer located in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in front of fryers at cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified manager unable to answer the Big 6.
Intermediate/53A-10-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of fryers at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in chicken walk in cooler. Operator began to mop during inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs stored on prep counter at main line. Operator stored onto clean tray.
Basic/10-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Next to mopping bucket.
Basic/29-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Basic/22-16-4
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located next to walk in cooler door. Paper was replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Basic/12B-09-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.