What is Kfc's health inspection score?

Kfc has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 March 17, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kfc have?

Kfc has 41 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kfc safe to eat at?

Kfc has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

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: 4303 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, 75219
Rating: 74

4303 LEMMON AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/17/2023

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American•Oak Lawn

Ranked #59 of 311 in Oak LawnBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Mar 17, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

39 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

13x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

Nov 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Nov

Mar 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Sep 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Feb 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Mar 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-2*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Seal exit door
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*47 Health permit posted−2
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-6*32 Maintain in Good Repair−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Rear door has light visible. Must be tight fitting
DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM on site
DAL-2*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
No employees able to provide food handlers. Must have by 2/22/22
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
Missing hand soap at rear hand wash sink
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed soiled area under front cash desk
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Missing rear kitchen light shields

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Water leaking from 3 compartment sink and hand sink

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
No RFSM available
DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
Employees do not have food handlers
DAL-4*23 Does the establishment have sufficient capacity to meet peak hot water demands?−2
Hot water not available
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Broken light shield in front kitchen
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Broken floor tiles / soiled floor drains

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean can opener

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean surfaces
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair base boards
DAL-6*47 Other Violations−2
Display sales tax and choking sign

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
dirty can opener
DAL-2*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
chemicals above and next to condiments

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside ice machine.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
Do not store utensils on paper liners.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
algae & mildew in ice machine Ice scoop holder has algae Clean inside of ice bin
DAL-4*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Chemical spray bottle on ketchup ( Chemical spray bottle next to coffee machine

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
the scoop handle touching Ice
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean gaskets on all coolers
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
must were hairnets a hats

Base deductions−16 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 One Inch Air Gap−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE RTE COOKED FOOD AFTER HANDLING PERSONA ITEM

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*39 Soda nozzles and ice bin clean to remove soil−2
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DINING AREA

Base deductions−11 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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