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KFC F569056

2482 US HWY 331 S, Defuniak Springs FL 32435 · 850-951-1120

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7601724
Grade history
JUL 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $2,380

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2018012530Mar 2, 2018Apr 13, 2018$720
6--2018002103Dec 12, 2017Jan 31, 2018$1,100
6--2017044698Aug 14, 2017Nov 3, 2017$560

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 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
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in dry storage area actively leaking/no food stored under leak at time of inspection.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed one ceiling tile in dining room beveled/stained. Observed catch bucket under this ceiling tile.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dry storage area. Operator vacuumed water during inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall- throughout dining room.
Basic/36-24-5
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Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed cloudy vapors coming from fryers into kitchen and dining room.
Basic/36-65-5
The state's own report →
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 12 soiled ceiling tile in dining room.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chicken walk-in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 47F with no food stored/marked out of order at time of inspection. Observed air conditioner in disrepair with lobby reading 88F ambient temperature and kitchen reading 83F ambient. Observed Upright hot holding cabinet marked out of order.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of grease and black substance under fryers.
Basic/36-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile in front of and under fryers.
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged throughout dining room.
Basic/36-24-5
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in men's and women's restroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers with accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chicken walk-in cooler in disrepair with ambient temperature of 46F with no food stored/marked out of order at time of inspection. Observed lobby air conditioner in disrepair with 85F ambient temperature, maintenance activity repairing during inspection. Observed walk-in freezer with 27F ambient temp.
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, microwave.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, handicap.
Basic/32-12-5

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.