Lake Wales, Polk County

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

885 US HWY 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 21, 2026
City
Lake Wales
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

35A-03-4

Detail 24528095

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside walk in cooler to the left on the floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24528096

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 24528094

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.Soiled floors underneath expo line, dining area and behind the fryers. Operator cleaned swept and sanitized floor under expo and dining room. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-73-4

Detail 24253815

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind fryer. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 24253816

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor Bag of soda mix not stored 6 inches off the floor. Operator removed from floorCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24253817

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around the door Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-73-4

Detail 23900517

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers and underneath cookline Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23900516

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On ground underneath compressor

36-62-4

Detail 23900520

Basic - Light not functioning. Small walk-in cooler by the office

33-16-4

Detail 23900519

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23900518

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By drive through soda dispenser

Dec 3, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 23393223

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryer

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 23385115

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser in dining room area. Panels on the outside of near nozzle

33-16-4

Detail 23385117

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 23385116

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cup holders on the floor in storage By drink machine Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22989266

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea filter in hand washing sink close to the drive through area. Operator removed item.. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 22989265

Basic - soiled floors behind the fryer on the cook line.

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-05-4

Detail 22517319

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator replaced and put manual paper towel machine. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22517318

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Heat strip for walk- in freezer door work order has been placed. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22177405

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand washing sink by drive through area. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 22177404

Basic - Soiled floors underneath cook line.

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21695009

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. Provided operator with copy. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21695007

Intermediate - Ice chute in dining area soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21695008

Basic - Food stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Employee removed boxes off the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21695006

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21329018

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice chute stainless steel guide. Employee began to clean. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21329016

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of Pepsi mix on the floor in storage prep area. employee placed Pepsi on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21329019

Basic - Ice buildup Observed ice build up around the door and on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Employee removed ice buildup from unit. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21329017

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed holding racks in walk-in cooler dirty of food buildup debris and storage racks near storage area. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21029651

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on bottom of soda head in drive thru and dining room Produce walk-in cooler gaskets strained.

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 20670877

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee at drive thru window using customer cup to scoop ice for customer drinks. manager replaced cup for scoop. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20670878

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area.

14-69-4

Detail 20670876

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.

23-03-4

Detail 20670875

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads in dining room.