What is Kfc's health inspection score?

Kfc has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kfc last inspected?

Kfc was last inspected on November 12, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kfc have?

Kfc has 59 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kfc safe to eat at?

Kfc has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Kfc serve?

Kfc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kfc

Name: Kfc
Address: Dallas
Rating: 64

, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/12/2023

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American•Dallas

Ranked #435 of 1000 in DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 12, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

15x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 58/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (64/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Mar 2023

2 inspections

10 basic

Apr 2023

4 inspections

3 intermediate

23 basic

Apr

Jun 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul

Nov 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−9 pts

Basic (6)

−9 pts

DAL-V1*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
DAL-V2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−1
DAL-V4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-V5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 23

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−5 pts

Basic (4)

−5 pts

DAL-V1*32 Thermometer in good condition or discarded−2
DAL-V2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V4*47 Health permit posted−1

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−13 pts

Basic (8)

−13 pts

DAL-V1*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-V2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−1
DAL-V3*45 Drying Mops-air dry−1
DAL-V4*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy−2
DAL-V5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V6*35 Hair Restraints effective−1
DAL-V7*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V8*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?−2

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V2*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−3

Basic (4)

−4 pts

DAL-V1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V4*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−1
DAL-V5*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−1

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−3

Basic (5)

−6 pts

DAL-V2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−1
DAL-V4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−1
DAL-V5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V6*47 Other Violations−1

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−11 pts

Basic (7)

−11 pts

DAL-V1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−1
DAL-V3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
DAL-V4*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
DAL-V5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V7*47 Other Violations−1

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V7*20 Grease Trap Tickets−3

Basic (7)

−9 pts

DAL-V1*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−1
DAL-V4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−1
DAL-V5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V6*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−1
DAL-V8*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−1

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (6)

−8 pts

DAL-V1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−1
DAL-V3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V4*47 Health permit posted−1
DAL-V5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V6*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (4)

−6 pts

DAL-V1* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
DAL-V2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-V3*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings−1
DAL-V4*47 Other Violations−1

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 23

Routine Inspection

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−8 pts

Intermediate (1)

−3 pts

DAL-V1*20 Grease Trap Tickets−3

Basic (4)

−5 pts

DAL-V2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-V3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−1
DAL-V4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−1
DAL-V5*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−1

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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