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KFC

2212 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.866.9690

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912456
Grade history
JUL 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
JUN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019048953Sep 11, 2019Oct 21, 2019$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 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 tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in front of fryers.
Basic/36-17-5
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in underneath door of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer has buildup of grease.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing on fryer line.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no backflow protection device. Priority: High Priority
High priority/29-34-4
Observed: Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard in microwave has fallen off. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/14-04-4
Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on frying are in disrepair. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-17-5
Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket tested 50ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager emptied and refilled bucket re-tested at 200ppm. Priority: Basic
Basic/21-07-4
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.observed absence of vacuum breaker with in use hose splitter at time of inspection.
High priority/29-42-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection. Behind fryers is soiled with old grease.
Basic/36-73-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed one dumpster missing drain plug at time of inspection.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in coolers shelves soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen behind breading station at time of inspection.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink no vacuum breaker. 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 with education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back handwashing sink near chicken prep area. Operator stocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting above dish area. Plastic tubs.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken basket in standing water 76F, discussed with operator. Operator placed basket into sink to be washed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding equipment near managers desk Microwave next to walk in cooler
Basic/22-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted choking poster in office at time of inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around soda nozzles in lobby and kitchen soiled. Discussed with operator.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink near back dish area slow draining. Discussed with operator.
Basic/29-20-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall throughout kitchen soiled. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through register soiled.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 26, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have black-mold like substance overtop cooks line.
Basic/36-34-5
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/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.