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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by manager desk. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink at manager desk not operational due to large rusted hole in faucet. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not access individual training. **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken in reach in freezer, individually packaged no date mark. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at back area. Operator repaired. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 9
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, female bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: lid on ice machine broken at corner. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: in customer area with water dripping.. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler, and on walk in cooler fan case. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Faucet at handwashing sink sprays water. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Drive through window not automatically closed. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:09 PM.
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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.