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KFC

8201 FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813.990.8258

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912947
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 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. Sent to manager at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sinks temped 79 F, ran for approximately 2 minutes. Employee fixed temped 88 F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes blocking back door.
/46-01-4
The state's own report →
Mar 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
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dusty Frame around reach in freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed proper vacuum breaker with operator.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda spouts in seating area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment on back shelf across from 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under equipment in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open package of single service container lids on floor in kitchen, operator removed them from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Back of kitchen.
/45-05-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken at 125 F. In back of warmers. Suggested to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floors underneath fryers and other areas in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 29, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath fryers and cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Basic/35A-06-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Table near drive through window
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near service window and cooksline near fryers.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and underneath cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Restaurant area.
Basic/36-64-5
Water leaking from soda machine pipes near service window.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near cooksline and 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of accumulated grease and debris. Throughout kitchen area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near walk-in-cooler
Basic/36-24-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation

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.