KFC
444 Hialeah Dr, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2302203
What drove the grade
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic (1 repeat)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 14, 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.
4 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.
Observed green mold like substance inside soda nuzzles at service window. Employee removed and cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Observed certified food manager unable to answer minimum internal cooking temperature of chicken. Coached operator.
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer located in front of three compartment sink at kitchen area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in front of fryers at cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat 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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.