KFC
1648 S MISSOURI AVE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727.518.1735
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
AUG 24
OCT 24
OCT 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
nine live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area and food storage areas; 25 live flies in dining area - three dead flies on top of boxes of tortillas in storage area.103 dead flies on window sill in dining room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024052458 | Aug 19, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $600 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of grill cleaner stored on food prep area near tortillas. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep line opposite taco area stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in sink. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled throughout cook line, prep area and storage areas.
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pans and utensils store on dirty rack opposite of fryer station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board by taco prep station has deep grooves in it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Wire rack holding single use chicken buckets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At corner near 3 compartment sink.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Second bathroom closed for maintenance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Stained ceiling tiles in prep area and dish area. -Floor drains soiled with build up and debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dining area corner.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on prep line.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator at time of inspection.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plastic containers soiled near dish area.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet leaking in front drive thru area.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Presence of 17 live ants in dining room - along wall and on table. Manager removed ants and sanitized area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 117-122F inside warmer. Manager reheated to 166F.
Food-contact surface ( nozzles ) soiled with build up at Bunn hot water system. Reviewed with manager.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom - unisex bathroom.Reviewed with manager
Hole in or other damage to wall by back exit near mop sink. Reviewed with manager.
Interior of warmer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. -Soiled walk in cooler shelves. - soiled gaskets of reach in cooler at front line - dust accumulation on small table top fan at front line area Reviewed with manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Second bathroom out of order due to maintenance service per manager.
Aug 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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-Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Large hole in floor with pipes exposed and disconnected by exit door in back kitchen -wood panels covering floor drains recently cemented in throughout cook line area
Objectionable odors in back kitchen areas of the establishment.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Women's restroom in process of repair due to clog - toilet removed.
Aug 15, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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nine live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area and food storage areas; 25 live flies in dining area - three dead flies on top of boxes of tortillas in storage area.103 dead flies on window sill in dining room
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in drive thru area
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Water backing up onto floor surface when water is used in the dishwashing area. Per manager, she was instructed by plumbing service to not use the water. Water backed up on the floor when hand wash sink was used in kitchen by storage area and dishwashing area. Triple sink cannot be drained without backing up from floor drain.
Water draining from air conditioner with green water pooling in parking area on ground of establishment draining from pipe on roof
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Large hole in floor with pipes exposed and disconnected by exit door in back kitchen -wood panels covering floor drains recently cemented in throughout cook line area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by drive thru
Non working mop sink provided at establishment. Pipes disconnected due to plumbing issues at the establishment.
Objectionable odors in back kitchen areas of the establishment.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open during pipe repairs
Plumbing system in disrepair. Women's restroom in process of repair due to clog - toilet removed.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 46 in walk in cooler. No temperatures taken in walk in cooler this day.Manager discarded coleslaw
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 46 F in walk in cooler. No temperatures taken in walk in cooler this day. Manager discarded
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hired 1/2021 Ephrial H, Floriberto food safety training completed on 2014 expired 2017
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage room near soda boxes -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris at cook line and storage areas. Reviewed with manager
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- between prep table and wall in cook line area
Reach-in warmer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen Reach in cooler soiled at cook line
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice cubes in hand wash sink near front counter area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at back cook line area
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in mop sink area. Did not land on food-contact surfaces, operator eradicated flies and cleaned and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 12:24pm shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Operator moved item to walk-in freezer. Re temp at 1:00pm Shredded cheese 41f
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose splitter on mop sink with hose connected.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers at taco station.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in dish area pitted rust surface.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in mop sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers at taco and chicken stations, walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, and reach-in cooler near fat fryer. Soda nozzle brackets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers interior at taco station and near fat fryers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops are not stored to dry in mop sink area.
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.