Kentucky Fried Chicken # 68
4901 Babcock St NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 · Permanent Food Service · License 1502763
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection7 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic7
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk in freezer
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in warmer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Food debris
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Kitchen
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Current
Reporting only1
Code 47, Electrical wiring: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair.
For reporting purposes only. Door missing on electrical panel box
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.