What is Kfc's health inspection score?

Kfc has a SafeDine safety score of 55 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 70 total violations across 3 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 55/100, 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: 2802 E LEDBETTER DR, Dallas, 75241
Rating: 55

2802 E LEDBETTER DR, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/12/2023

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American•Dallas

Ranked #989 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

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

18x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 56/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (55/100) 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

Dec 2018

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Mar

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr

Nov 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
shelving at 3 compartment sink rusting and pealing coating, excesive
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
personal jackets, phones, and beverages stored in dry storage
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
numerous light shields broken, not in place, dust accumulation
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
no date marking on pot pies
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
provide and post for all food manager certificates
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
excessive grease build up and oil accumulation under fry line

Base deductions−12 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
store personal drinks in a designated area
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floors throughout the establishment
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-4*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
set up 3 compartment sink (wash,rinse,sanitize)
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on site. Register CFM with the city of Dallas
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
All food handlers must be trained in food safety/ state approved training
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
Observed strong sewage smell throughout the establishment. work order seen but smell is bad

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*12 Applicant must report vomiting symptoms−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
DAL-4*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*33 Warewashing - Soiled ware loaded into rack, tray−2
DAL-6*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2

Base deductions−17 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair broken coving on corner wall next to WIC door.
DAL-2*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
Hang mop or store inverted when not in use.
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Fancovers inside WIC observed wit dust accumulation.
DAL-4*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace broken light under vent hood.
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
Provide a covered trash can for women's restroom.
DAL-6*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide the guidance for the cleanup of bodily fluid and or biohazard spill kit and employee health policies.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
HEAVY BUILD UP UNDER THE SODA NOZZLES ( CUSTOMER SODA FOUNTAIN )

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE REGISTER BY 07/ 23/ 2021
DAL-2*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES PRESENT
DAL-4*23 Water, Plumbing,& Waste Water - Pressure−2
NO COLD WATER AT THE KITCHEN PREP SINK
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OPEN PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN KITCHEN
DAL-6*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAMAGED FLOOR TILE
DAL-8*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
FECAL SOIL IN THE MENS RESTROOM TOILET
DAL-9*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD PREPARATION STAFF

Base deductions−21 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
DICED TOMATOES NOT DATE MARKED ( WALK IN COOLER )
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STANDING WATER ON FLOORS
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED ( DRY STORAGE )
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OPEN PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN KITCHEN
DAL-7*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
TOILET SEAT NEEDS CLEANING
DAL-8*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS BY 07/ 03/ 2020
DAL-2*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD STAFF
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DUSTY ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT HOOD FILTERS
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED FOR THE UNIT MISSING ONE

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
PLUMBING BACK UP AT BACK HAND SINK MUST BE REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-3*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
ONE FOOD SERVICE WORKER ON SITE WITHOUT A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
FOOD WORKERS DRINKING FROM OPEN PERSONAL DRINK CONTAINERS ( IN KITCHEN AREA )
DAL-5*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
SANITIZING BUCKET RESTING ON THE FLOOR
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
MOLD PROLIFERATION ON THE REACH IN COOLER DOORS ( KITCHEN )
DAL-7*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
DUSTY INTAKE VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS AND KITCHEN
DAL-8*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
BIOLOGICAL SOIL UNDER THE TOILET SEATS (RESTROOMS ) AND BACK OF THE TOILET SEAT INTERIOR

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
INTERIOR OF THE BACK MICROWAVES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE VISIBLY SOILED
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NO LIQUID WASTE MANIFESTS ON SITE FOR SERVICE WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*32 Damaged Equipment−2
PRONOUNCED WATER LEAK IN ONE OF THE WALK IN DRINK COOLERS
DAL-4*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food−2
FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE FINAL WARNING REGISTER SERV SAFE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS BY 06/ 17/ 2019 ( END OF BUSINESS)
DAL-6*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
REMOVE DUST FROM THE INTAKE VENTS IN THE PUBLIC RESTROOMS ( VISIBLE DUST BUILD UP PRESENT)
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
VISIBLE BUILD UP ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK IN DRINK COOLERS VISIBLE BUILD UP ON THE UPPER REACH IN FREEZER DOOR GASKETS ( IN NEED OF A GOOD CLEANING)
DAL-8*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS ARE SOILED ( INCLUDING THE FLOORS, TOILET BOWL INTERIORS AND SEATS)
DAL-9*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
UNSWEET AND SWEET TEA CONTAINERS WERE UNCOVERED AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS ( CORRECTED ON SITE)

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 18

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVES (HEAVY FOOD SOIL)
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD WORKERS
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN KITCHEN
DAL-6*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEAN / REMOVE FECAL MATTER FROM THE MEN'S RESTROOM TOILET

Base deductions−18 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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