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KFC

A

4050 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22033

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

91
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 19, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)Sep 25, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 26, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of hot holding and continued facility repairs

2025

Sep 25, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. The PIC provided pest control service reports to RS: #815 via email Sent: Monday, September 22, 2025 11:37 AM and Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11:06 AM. Per PIC, pest control services/monitoring will continue by certified pest control applicator on a weekly basis until issue is resolved.

Sep 17, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.A re-inspection will be conducted on or before 9/29/25 for category: #38. Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-602.11

Inspector's notes

-- While speaking with the PIC, inspector overheard utensils (tongs) for RTE foods fall on the kitchen floor near fryer station. Then the inspector and PIC observed the employee start to walk towards food prep line with the same tongs without cleaning and sanitizing them. The inspector asked the employee if the tongs just fell on the floor, and the employee confirmed that they did. Requested the employee wash, rinse, and sanitize the utensils before continuing to use them for food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11 (A-D) - Priority: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentPriority foundation6-501.111

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple adult German cockroaches observed under 3-compartment sink. The person in charge provided most recent pest control reports from 9/5/25. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedCore5-403.12

Inspector's notes

-- Observed standing water throughout the establishment: some standing water accumulating in missing floor tiles near walk-in/fryer area, near food prep station, and multiple spots of standing water underneath the 3-compartment sink. Condensate drainage and other non sewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanPriority foundation6-302.11

Inspector's notes

-- No toilet paper in 1 of 1 restroom stalls in women's restroom. A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. At the time of inspection, the PIC supplied the women's restroom with toilet paper. Discussed increasing restroom check frequencies to verify there is soap, toilet paper, and a hand drying provision available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-302.11 - Priority Foundation: Toilet Tissue, Availability

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

-- Observed food and grease debris throughout the establishment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: -- Multiple damaged floor tiles observed throughout the establishment. 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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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed employee moving fried chicken on rack with bare hands. Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items. Requested any RTE food that was contacted by bare hands be discarded. Requested employee use tongs to continue moving chicken or wear gloves at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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.

2024

Sep 19, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

-- Overfilled individual containers of coleslaw had internal temperatures ranging from 46°F-55°F. All other TCS items at or below 41°F. Reviewed fill line for TCS items cold holding on prep table. The person in charge (PIC) stated the coleslaw was removed from the walk-in refrigerator and placed in unit more than 2 hours prior to the inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple bags of pulled fried chicken for pot pies observed without date mark labels on them. The PIC stated the items were prepped 3 days prior to the inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Discussed responsibilities, exclusion and restriction of food employees with the PIC.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jason J.

2023

Oct 4, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-RequestForm-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Sony G.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Repeat Violation Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation--Observed quaternary ammonia sanitizer concentration in sanitizer buckets in chicken prep area, less than 200ppm. Advised person in charge (PIC) that quaternary ammonia sanitizer concentration shall be between 200 - 400ppm. PIC emptied and refilled the quaternary ammonia sanitizer buckets then verified proper sanitizer concentration with sanitizer test strips. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →