KFC
14405 MONTE VISTA RD, Groveland FL 34736 · 352-366-2587
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee placed raw chicken into fryer, removed gloves then handled equipment, freezer door and fry bag without washing hands. Educated employee, hands were washed.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hoses at triple sink -ice dispenser at drive thru soda machine
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by hot water tank
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -ladies
Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in both walk in coolers and under soda machine at drive thru
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -wire carts in cooking area -filters on hood suppression system are dusty -wall/caulking by triple sink
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. -blue bucket near frying area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink near triple sink, mop sink and prep sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -mop sink
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in freezer on cook line -interior of spray hose at triple sink -can opener
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker at incorrect location fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -quaternary ammonia 500++ ppm, operator diluted, 300 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior tea urns -interior tea basket
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -scraper in hand sink by walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -kitchen
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -dish area
Drain cover(s) missing under dump sink by walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -caulking on wall behind triple sink -gaskets on walk in cooler, reach in cooler on cook line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 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
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Vacuum breaker at wrong location on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling vents soiled with dust near soda boxes.
Light not functioning over fryers on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of fry hot holding unit
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by microwaves
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind triple sink
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Glass cleaner improperly stored over the chicken prep sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -spray hose at triple sink has a residue buildup. -inside the fryer vats are soiled. -inside of the French fry storage cabinet. -ice nozzle at soda station by the drive thru is soiled. -iced tea baskets are soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Soda filter nozzles by three comp sink area.
Boxes of French fries on the floor in walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to buns by office.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in chicken cooler and by soda station at the drive thru area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Basket used for breading chicken in standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters under the hood suppression system are dusty.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter by three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filter by three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under soda machine,
Food stored on floor. -Case of chicken in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer to left of fryers.
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.