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KFC

770 N 34 ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33713 · 727.323.5016

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215734
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections trending up, 40 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dry-storage area. Employee eradicated roach. Cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled with grease build up under fryers in rear kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of hot holding units with accumulation of food debris on assembly line.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on walk-in cooler door to chicken cold holding unit
Basic/14-36-5
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of hot holding units with accumulation of grease. Interior door to chicken walk-in cooler with build up of debris.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle dispensers require cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle to chicken walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing inside chicken walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Door to chicken walk-in cooler cracked and exposing insulation.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water located in alcove adjacent to area where chicken fryers are located.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in cook area where chicken fryers are located. Additionally floor under drink dispenser at front counter with accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at front counter next to microwaves with accumulation of debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster missing plug.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Speed racks in walk-in cooler with build up of food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler.
Basic/05-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler used for thawing door has a rust interior surface.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of rack stored in area near fat-fryers are soiled with grease. Walk-in cooler does are soiled with black substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two dead worms on floor near grease tanks in kitchen. Employee discarded worms. Cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dry-storage area. Employee eradicated roach. Cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 80f degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near managers office.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler.
Basic/05-11-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry-storage room. 1 dead roach on floor near grease tanks in kitchen. 1 dead roach in corner near rear kitchen exit. 2 dead roaches in drain of near rear kitchen exit. Employee discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler used for thawing door has a rust interior surface.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Foot pedal to operate water at hand wash sink near managers office is broken.
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath shelf in dry-storage room.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of rack stored in area near fat-fryers are soiled with grease. Walk-in cooler does are soiled with black substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear storage area by water heater not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in rear storage area with soda boxes and paper products not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0 ppm quaternary. Corrected to 400 ppm quaternary.
High priority/22-43-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by office. Manager replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No food contact surface sanitizer of any kind available at the time of this inspection report. Manager from another store brought over quaternary sanitizer.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed and posted current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer at 0 ppm quaternary. Corrected to 400 ppm quaternary.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor by rear door.
/45-05-4
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under dry storage rack in rear of kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4

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.