KFC
Based on 7 health inspections, KFC in ST. PETERSBURG has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
770 34th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Veranda Flats Apartments
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459026
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle to chicken walk-in cooler.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing inside chicken walk-in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to chicken walk-in cooler cracked and exposing insulation.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water located in alcove adjacent to area where chicken fryers are located.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in cook area where chicken fryers are located. Additionally floor under drink dispenser at front counter with accumulation of debris.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at front counter next to microwaves with accumulation of debris.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster missing plug.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Speed racks in walk-in cooler with build up of food debris.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle dispensers require cleaning.
Inspection Date: 1/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874945
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874530
- 05-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler used for thawing door has a rust interior surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of rack stored in area near fat-fryers are soiled with grease. Walk-in cooler does are soiled with black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783760
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry-storage room. 1 dead roach on floor near grease tanks in kitchen. 1 dead roach in corner near rear kitchen exit. 2 dead roaches in drain of near rear kitchen exit. Employee discarded roaches. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler used for thawing door has a rust interior surface. Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Foot pedal to operate water at hand wash sink near managers office is broken. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath shelf in dry-storage room. Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of rack stored in area near fat-fryers are soiled with grease. Walk-in cooler does are soiled with black substance. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two dead worms on floor near grease tanks in kitchen. Employee discarded worms. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dry-storage area. Employee eradicated roach. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 80f degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near managers office. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635409
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with no vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635183
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed and posted current license. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer at 0 ppm quaternary. Corrected to 400 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear storage area by water heater not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies in rear storage area with soda boxes and paper products not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink at 0 ppm quaternary. Corrected to 400 ppm quaternary. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with no vacuum breaker. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by office. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No food contact surface sanitizer of any kind available at the time of this inspection report. Manager from another store brought over quaternary sanitizer. Admin Complaint
- 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor by rear door.