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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (119F – Hot Holding); at front line operator stirred and placed lid on item to promoate even heating throughout product. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
13-05-4Intermediate – Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed manager working window handling single service items , cups, straws, and handling condiments with long painted fingernails. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed two new employees hired within a week with no proof of reporting responsibilities. Operator had employees sign and date forms.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop guard with black debris and interior of door mechanism with white and grey crusty debris.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women restroom door does not fully self close.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles on dinning area.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook working with open foods with no beard guard. Cook added guard. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with old crusty food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.