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KFC/TACO BELL

5367 EHRLICH RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33625

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3740944
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779446
DBPR license3911952

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee did not turn on hot warmer on front line. Cooked ground beef 180°F at 10:34 AM placed on front line at 9:50 AM – reheated to 168°F at 10:41 AM. Refried beans 111°F at 10:34 AM placed on front line at 9:50 AM – reheated to 167°F at 10:51 AM. Cooked black beans 97°F at 10:38 AM placed on front line at 9:50 AM – reheated to 204°F at 11:08 AM. Shredded chicken 116°F at 10:30 AM placed on front line at 9:50 AM – reheated to 211°F at 10:54 AM. Cooked chicken 93°F at 10:39 AM placed on front line at 9:50 AM – reheated to 199°F at 11:01 AM. Cheese sauce 116°F at 10:40 AM – manager, discarded cheese sauce at time of inspection. Manager turned on hot warmer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing/at wrong position at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager purchased and attached a vacuum breaker to the mop sink. The vacuum breaker has been added directly to the mop sink faucet instead of at the end of a splitter attached to the mop sink. Vacuum breaker needs to be placed after splitter is attached to the mop sink. Hose is to be attached to the vacuum breaker. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training expired for some employees. Employees hired for more than 60 days without proof of training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed one employee near drive-through station drinking next to the front line food prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee without a beard guard. Employee wore a beard guard at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.