Kentucky Fried Chicken
4635 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 · Permanent Food Service · License 1800396
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 complaint inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (3 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed men's restroom not tight fitting.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed soiled ceiling vents at various locations at kitchen.
More time given
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed ceiling tile missing above 3 compartment sink.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed spatula and wiping cloth at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the spatula and wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed no beard guard on employee at cookline.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed door not tight fitting at men's restroom.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Repeat violation
Ceiling tile missing.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.