KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
1420 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34207
Cedar Hammock
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observe in fryer area on flour bag on dry storage rack employees drinks.Person in charge discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 2 employees No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge . Person in charge had both employees read and sign. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split faucet on mop sink.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with bracelets on wrist. Employee removed bracelets and washed hands.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler of the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area objectionable odor.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back parking area on North side. Person in charge could not close, lid is pinned against the back wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North End of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of handout. Person in charge had all employees read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of main kitchen area soiled gasket on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid in back parking area on North side. Person in charge could not close, lid is pinned against the back wall.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North End of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).