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KFC

1492 N BROADWAY AVE, Bartow FL 33830 · 863.533.5120

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6302812
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 0 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on damaged wall by hand sink and breading station. Observed 2 live flies on wall at mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 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 soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on the floor under the fryers.
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 22, 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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Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken wall tiles on the wall next to the oil containers.
Basic/36-24-5
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under beverage syrup rack and under fryers.
Basic/36-73-4
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom microwave on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sharon Catholic expired 5-7-2023
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on damaged wall by hand sink and breading station. Observed 2 live flies on wall at mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sharon Catholic expired 5-7-2023
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall damaged in kitchen, dish and prep areas.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall by hand sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning

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.