Kentucky Fried Chicken L518166

3 Old Kings Rd, Palm Coast, FL 32137 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800302

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 90 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.Intermediate · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 20 complaint inspection
1 intermediate, 7 basic
-10
Safety score90

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Oct202026

Complaint inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  More time given
  Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for employee Johnathan the operator didn't have access to training files.
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed box with frozen frozen bag vegetables inside stored on floor near walk in cooler.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed reach in freezer interior bottom soiled with food debris.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood vents soiled with dust and grease build up. Observed soda machine near dispenser nozzles soiled with build up.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 6 dead roaches in multiple areas of kitchen behind equipment and dry storage area.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Observed behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris.
  Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  Observed cove molding damage at mop sink and in poor repair around dining room area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul172026A90Routine inspection6 violations No follow-up needed

First visitJul 17, 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.
6 violations found:
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener in kitchen has build up on blade.
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with debris.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 1 dead roach by back door.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Behind and underneath throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris.
  Repeat violation
  Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  Cove molding at mop sink and in dining area in disrepair.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.