KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #3
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN #3 located in CLERMONT has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
590 East Highway 50
Clermont, Florida, 34711
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/9/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13622135
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door of chicken walk in cooler does not seal properly Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under garbage can in dining area -floor drain under soda machine in dining area is heavily soiled -chicken walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: floor drain under soda machine in dining area is heavily soiled **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in back kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all speed racks in chicken walk in cooler have heavy residue buildup -gaskets on hot holding unit beside office are soiled -exterior of fryers are heavily soiled -underside of soda nozzles in dining area are heavily soiled -exterior sides of cooking equipment are soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Progress made -all speed racks in chicken walk in cooler have residue buildup -gaskets on hot holding unit beside office are soiled -exterior of fryers are soiled **Time Extended** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under soda machine at drive thru Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Operator has breaker, it is at incorrect location on splitter **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of hot holding unit beside office has a heavy residue buildup -interior of ovens on cook line are heavily soiled -ice dispenser at soda machine in dining area is soiled -all storage shelves in kitchen are heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Progress made -interior of hot holding unit beside office has a heavy residue buildup **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
1/29/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13512294
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 12 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -door of chicken walk in cooler does not seal properly Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under soda machine at drive thru and by triple sink Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under garbage can in dining area -floor drain under soda machine in dining area is heavily soiled -chicken walk in cooler Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall by back door. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in back kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all speed racks in chicken walk in cooler have heavy residue buildup -gaskets on hot holding unit beside office are soiled -exterior of fryers are heavily soiled -underside of soda nozzles in dining area are heavily soiled -exterior sides of cooking equipment are soiled Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -chicken walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have heavy accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under soda machine at drive thru Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of hot holding unit beside office has a heavy residue buildup -interior of ovens on cook line are heavily soiled -ice dispenser at soda machine in dining area is soiled -all storage shelves in kitchen are heavily soiled Warning
9/4/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10930908
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 9 basic
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -single service drink cup station at drive thru. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -draining onto floor in chicken walk in cooler
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in chicken walk in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine -chicken walk in cooler door Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in chicken walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. -operator placed on clean tray Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lid on ice bin at drive thru, operator cleaned. -underside of soda nozzles at soda machine in drive thru - storage shelves in the kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in chicken walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of ants in side entry door and behind trash can in lobby. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8878481
Met Inspection Standards6 basic
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees on cook line
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine door -fan cover in walk in freezer
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets -underside of soda nozzles at drive thru and lobby -storage shelves in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in chicken cooler and near fryers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
9/3/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8736291
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 11 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on ice machine
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front and back door
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in chicken wall in cooler Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -by mop sink and chicken breading area -interior walk in chicken cooler Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -basket in water at breading station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -walk in chicken cooler Repeat Violation
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -breading basket on storage shelf in back kitchen
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking by triple sink -walls by mop sink
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect near triple sink
3/13/2024· 1y 12mo ago
Visit ID: 8502641
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 13 basic
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in walk in chicken cooler.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles in back area are broken and missing grout. -interior of walk in chicken cooler.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to door. -metal panel on interior of walk in chicken cooler door has come loose from the door.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter is in poor repair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off rail by fryer area. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -basket stored in water at 74 degrees
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris by front line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -caulking by triple sink -gaskets on walk in chicken cooler -air filters on ice machine have a dust buildup. -hood suppression system filters.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -chicken walk in cooler
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves on back line have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind fryers in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine and ice bin at drive thru. -pans are encrusted by the triple sink area. -interior of fryer vats and blodgetts
9/18/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8357258
Met Inspection Standards6 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cooks linen Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing in tiles in kitchen
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the kitchen Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers chicken walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind rack with dry spices in kitchen Repeat Violation