KFC

Based on 7 health inspections, KFC in CLEARWATER has earned a 4.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

1960 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33765
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13457315

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation areas Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelves of cart at cook line - soiled inside cabinet under self service station in dining area
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - cups in dispenser uncovered at drive thru area . Manager placed a cover over the cup dispenser Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle at the prep sink next to the hand wash sink in food prep area .

7/9/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10933523

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation . Reviewed with manager . Employee put beard guard on . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged walk in cooler door .- not smooth and easily cleanable. Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled walk in cooler shelves . Reviewed with manager.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in back food prep area neat walk in coolers . Reviewed with manager

2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8841749

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler interior door damaged in the walk in cooler used to store raw chicken . Reviewed with manager
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over single service containers in storage area . Manager rearranged items Corrected On-Site

7/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8777605

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet containers and pans stored in shelf next to triple sink area
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris in some area throughout the kitchen
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on the floor and fan in the walk in freezer in the back of the kitchen near triple sink area Repeat Violation
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of walk in cooler door next to hand wash sink in the corner back of the kitchen is not smooth

2/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8444585

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.

9/11/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8444011

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8376158

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.manager unable to access training information
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels between drive thru and cook line - manager to purchase batteries - paper towels placed at hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken**