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KFC

2333 SE HWY 70, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-494-1915

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2400315
Grade history
FEB 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take off gloves no handwashing and touched face and continue food preparation, operator educated employee on handwashing.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of black containers with water between top two, and not air drying properly in back of kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in freezer torn, operator stated work order in to have replaced.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take off gloves no handwashing and touched face and continue food preparation, operator educated employee on handwashing.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans wet in between and not air drying properly.
Basic/24-08-4
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
May 28, 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next mop sink and the three compartment sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 13, 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 in dumpster area.
High priority/29-34-4
Floor area covered with standing water in 3 compartment sink area. Person in charge mopped floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at raw chicken prep. Employee added paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at drive through.
Basic/22-20-5
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine 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. Vacuum breaker should be added after the splitter and before the hose. Observed no vacuum breaker at all on mopsink with splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · At callback no backflow preventer on hose Bibb at mopsink. Time Extended
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker should be added after the splitter and before the hose. Observed no vacuum breaker at all on mopsink with splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided during inspection via email
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed job role trading percent of people trained only. Proof of food safety training provided not as required by Regulations.
Intermediate/53B-10-4/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with open foods with no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old grease residue and blackened grease buildup which was easily movable with finger on dishes at warewash dry rack.
Basic/16-48-4

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