South Bradenton, Manatee County

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

1420 CORTEZ RD, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 30, 2026
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 24476667

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed a box of spices on floor. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 24476668

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

29-38-4

Detail 24112681

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 24112683

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Person in charge cleaned up garbage. Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 24112682

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 24112680

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

29-38-4

Detail 23772438

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23772439

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observe in fryer area on flour bag on dry storage rack employees drinks.Person in charge discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 23772437

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23772436

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jan 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 23485181

Intermediate - 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 2 employees 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. Person in charge . Person in charge had both employees read and sign. Corrected On-Site

29-38-4

Detail 23485180

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

36-64-5

Detail 23485179

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in walk-in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

35B-03-4

Detail 23485182

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north side of building. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

29-38-4

Detail 23083533

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split faucet on mop sink.

13-07-4

Detail 23083535

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with bracelets on wrist. Employee removed bracelets and washed hands.

36-64-5

Detail 23083532

Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler of the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23083534

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 22496782

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of handout. Person in charge had all employees read and sign. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 22496781

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on North side of parking area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 22496780

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area objectionable odor.

33-16-4

Detail 22496779

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back parking area on North side. Person in charge could not close, lid is pinned against the back wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22496783

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North End of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22122804

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

11-26-1

Detail 22122801

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

33-19-4

Detail 22122806

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22122803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of main kitchen area soiled gasket on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 22122802

Basic - Open dumpster lid in back parking area on North side. Person in charge could not close, lid is pinned against the back wall.

35B-03-4

Detail 22122805

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on North End of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21729418

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of procedures to Person in charge.

11-26-1

Detail 21729415

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge on employee's responsibility and emailed Person in charge a copy.

13-04-4

Detail 21729416

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had him put on a beard guard. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21729417

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

35B-03-4

Detail 21729414

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on North side of building. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-03-4

Detail 21377016

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken molding proximal to mop sink and on bottom of Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21377017

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed soiled air return vent above door way leading to 3 bay compartment sink. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21377018

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge could not close dumpster lid because lids were pinned against the wall. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 21377015

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-03-4

Detail 20978855

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken molding proximal to mop sink and on the bottom of the Walk in cooler in the back area of main kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20978857

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on door in Walk in freezer .

23-03-4

Detail 20978856

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler throughout entire kitchen area.

33-16-4

Detail 20978858

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 20978859

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-32-5

Detail 20475152

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed an approximately 4' by 2' hole in ceiling across from Three compartment sink. Manager said it was due to metal piece came down that was under air conditioning unit on the roof. He stated he was getting quotes for repair.

36-03-4

Detail 20475151

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken molding proximal to mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20475150

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on drying rack wet nesting. Manager separated to air dry. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20475153

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed drains on floor with debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20475148

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles in mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 20475149

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 20475154

Basic - Open dumpster lid.