KFC
A12621 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85378
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22024
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 27, 2026Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing floor tiles in the warewashing area and along the cookline, rendering the areas neither smooth, nor easily cleanable. PIC stated that they have an active work order to address the issue. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jan 29, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedure: thawing
2025
Aug 20, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 coreB°
Establishment increased their pest control visits to by-weekly with the most recent visit being 08/04. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency, especially underneath equipment (Fryers).
Inspector's notes
Employee observed making a phone call then put on new clean gloves afterwards to fulfill customer orders. Another employee observed taking customer orders at from counter then proceeded to grab a paper liner, lined a to-go boxes and grabbed tongs to make customers orders. Advised employees that they must wash hands after switching tasks or engaging in any activity that may contaminate hands to prevent cross contamination or food and/or equipment. Employees were observed properly washing hands at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Areas below equipment and storage racks observed with build up of food debris and standing water. Please clean below equipment and storage racks in a frequency and manner that prevents build up and prevents attraction of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jul 23, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed examples of when to wash hands, employee illness policy, clean-up of bodily fluids, and advised PIC to follow establishments policy for time tags in hot holding units**
Inspector's notes
Employee observed making a phone call then put on new clean gloves afterwards to fulfill customer orders. Another employee observed taking customer orders at from counter then proceeded to grab a paper liner, lined a to-go boxes and grabbed tongs to make customers orders. Advised employees that they must wash hands after switching tasks or engaging in any activity that may contaminate hands to prevent cross contamination or food and/or equipment. Employees were observed properly washing hands at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Roaches observed during inspection, mostly dead ones behind equipment. Reviewed establishments pest control records and they show that preventative pest control is done on monthly basis. Advised PIC to increase preventative pest control and increase cleaning frequency to help eradicate the issue.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection in 10 business days.
Inspector's notes
Areas below equipment and storage racks observed with build up of food debris and standing water. Please clean below equipment and storage racks in a frequency and manner that prevents build up and prevents attraction of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Feb 10, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
Upon Reinspection, All violation were corrected
Inspector's notes
Air dryer in men's restroom was not functioning at time of inspection. PIC stated that a work order has been submitted to repair the air dryer. Advised PIC to place a roll of paper towels in men's restroom until air dryer is repaired. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection within 10 business days.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Jan 28, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Air dryer in men's restroom was not functioning at time of inspection. PIC stated that a work order has been submitted to repair the air dryer. Advised PIC to place a roll of paper towels in men's restroom until air dryer is repaired. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection within 10 business days.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Establishment installed a chemical dispenser with a sidekick from mop sink faucet feeding the chemical dispenser. Chemical dispensers should have a separate water line. Correct prior to re-inspection within 3 business days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.11 - Priority: Backflow Prevention
2024
Oct 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 6, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed air Gap**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: A,Signer: Ray S.
2023
Oct 9, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed handwashing procedure and storage of in-use utensils**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and verified. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Reyna B.
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces ----- Observed dust build-up on condenser fans in walk-in cooler. Non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of grease and dust buildup. Please clean fans to prevent dust particles from potentially falling into food. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →