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SAUCY BY KFC

4816 GATE PKWY, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 770-490-1104

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2615486
Grade history
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator license expired June 1, 2026 and under same ownership.
High priority/50-17-3
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. One open tub of commercially kimchi in walk in cooler and 1 pan on front line from same batch not date marked after opening. Manager on duty stated was open at least 1 week ago and unable to confirm exact date. Stop sale issued.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One open tub of commercially kimchi in walk in cooler and 1 pan on front line from same batch not date marked after opening. Manager on duty stated was open at least 1 week ago and unable to confirm exact date. Stop sale issued.
High priority/01B-13-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cook line
Basic/36-73-4
The state's own report →
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed two sealed boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed both boxes to properly store.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at faucet of mop sink in disrepair/ missing a part at top. Vacuum breaker on splitter but not on threaded faucet before splitter of non working / disrepair vacuum breaker on faucet at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler drawers across from chicken fryer.
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed faded labeled/Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach-in cooler drawers at chicken breading station soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor surrounding fryers soiled with an accumulation of grease and debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of microwave with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of microwave in prep area rusted.
Basic/14-34-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use plastic jugs on shelf in prep area not stored inverted or protected. Operator covered plastic bottles.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheddar cheese, sliced pepper jack cheese (48F-50F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler at sandwich making station. Observed cheese stacked higher than chill line of pan. Operator removed half the cheese to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler next to food warmer soiled/ stained. Also, black deflector plate in ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach-in cooler at chicken breading station soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of equipment with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of microwave in prep area rusted/ in disrepair.
Basic/14-34-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe at hand wash sink near chicken breading station leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and around fryer equipment and reach-in cooler on cook line soiled. Also, floor Under and on side of large ice machine in prep area soiled/ has accumulation of debris including around drain in front of ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2024 · At callback, floor under cooking equipment improved but still has some grease/ debris build up. Discussed with operator to include the grease build up on wheels of equipment and floor in between pieces of equipment. Time Extended
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk chicken wash (46F - Cold Holding) on cook line across from fryers. Operator placed ice to chill batter down.
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training during this inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on Multiple drawers of equipment on cookline soiled/ has build up of debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer next to fryers torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and around fryer equipment and reach-in cooler on cook line soiled. Also, floor Under and on side of large ice machine in prep area soiled/ has accumulation of debris including around drain in front of ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters above fryers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service area and in prep area. Operator emptied buckets and remade solution and retested at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.