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KFC

3202 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-263-7201

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3905610
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

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. 2 live roaches on floor on cooks line and prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom currently has no lights, toilet is heavily soiled. Operator using women's restroom as unisex restroom until repairs are made.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead insect behind water heater. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach present in dining room area, employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom currently has no lights, toilet is heavily soiled. Operator using women's restroom as unisex restroom until repairs are made.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cook line table, employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled by front Hand washing sink behind soda machine.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operators personal cell phone on top of sandwich buns on cooksline
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area and underneath cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 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/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating in kitchen near service window.
Basic/12B-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment fryers and ovens heavily soiled with grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the kitchen floors are not easily cleanable due to old tile cracked in kitchen areas
Basic/36-12-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath cooking equipment
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

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/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink removed/uninstalled from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Near drive through window in front kitchen area
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back kitchen area
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath cooking equipment
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Wall and floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 26, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near dry storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor on cooks line and prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
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/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near office and prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bicycles located in dry storage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wall and floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/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.