KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN # 71
899 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook go outside to retrieve paper towels then return to line and touch cookline equipment without washing hands. Manager corrected the employee who washed hands then returned to the line. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed before the splitter at mopsink.
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self service drink dispenser at dining area with grey growth on surfaces around the nozzles. Operator had employee clean and sanitize during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handsink at back near ice machine. Manager added paper towels to area. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and other debris lodged in crevices between tiles on floor throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed large gaps of missing tiles and old water and food debris in re eased areas.Tile grout missing and receded throughout establishment. Floors no longer easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall at entrance from dining area to kitchen beside door. Large hole in wall.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe to steam table leaking on to floor under counter at front line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.