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KFC

3509 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.988.3370

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3901041
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in cold holding section of cooks line.
Basic/14-69-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled across from fryers in back kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in handwashing sink by office.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has grease buildup behind fryers.
Basic/36-73-4
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitation bucket has dirty water inside it. Employee emptied and refilled bucket.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall across from fryer in between batter station is soiled with old food debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter with no backfloe protection device.
High priority/29-42-4
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in drive through are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bag of trash on the ground in front of dumpster.
Basic/33-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in between battering station across from fryers are soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in front of mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard boxes on ground around recycle dumpster at time of inspection.
Basic/33-19-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around walk in freezer door at time of inspection.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Establishment doesn't have choking poster at time of inspection.
Basic/51-13-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Operator placed time marks at time of inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink near back dishwasher area. Discussed with operator.
High priority/29-42-4
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. Provided operator education packet containing clean up procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in woman's restroom stall. Discussed with operator.
Basic/32-12-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in prep cooler near fry stations. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
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. Emailed management employees health agreement paperwork.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by back door. Manager discarded mops.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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.