KFC

14405 Monte Vista Rd, Groveland, FL 34736 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508873

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 6, 2026

What drove the grade

Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 9 basic (1 repeat)
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug62026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitAug 6, 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.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  -employee placed raw chicken into fryer, removed gloves then handled equipment, freezer door and fry bag without washing hands. Educated employee, hands were washed.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -interior of spray hoses at triple sink -ice dispenser at drive thru soda machine
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  -by hot water tank
Basic9
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  -blue bucket near frying area
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -wire carts in cooking area -filters on hood suppression system are dusty -wall/caulking by triple sink
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink near triple sink, mop sink and prep sink
  Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  -ladies
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in both walk in coolers and under soda machine at drive thru
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  -mop sink
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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.