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KFC

A

3550 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix 85053

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22037

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

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 11, 2023 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jan 22, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 15, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 18, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 27, 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 history8 on record

2026

May 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed equipment cleaning frequencies, hand wash station use restrictions, and minor facility maintenance

2025

Sep 18, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

-- In hot holding cabinet, observed multiple containers of mac and cheese with internal temperatures between 119°F-125°F using probing thermometer. Unit ambient temperature measured at 148.5°F using min/max thermometer and all other TCS items at 135°F or above. Per PIC, the mac and cheese was heated and placed in the warmer to hot hold approximately 30 minutes prior to the inspection (around 1:30 PM). All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

Mar 31, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Jul 15, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.-- Upon 7/15/24 re-inspection, all violations have been corrected. The ambient temperature of the walk-in refrigerator measured at 35.9°F using min/max thermometer. All TCS items able to maintain temperature at or below 41°F.

Jul 11, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 10, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.***A 24 hour re-inspection will be conducted for violation #33 - 4-301.11, Pf – Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment (walk-in refrigerator)

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

-- Observed coleslaw, mac and cheese, shredded cheese, and pot pie filling in walk-in refrigerator with internal temperatures ranging from 51°F-55°F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

-- The ambient temperature of walk-in refrigerator measured at 57.2°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. The establishment will use additional walk-in refrigerator, prep coolers, and freezers for cold holding until unit is repaired. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A re-inspection will be conducted within 24 hours to verify the establishment can maintain TCS foods cold holding at a minimum of 41°F. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Jan 22, 2024Routine2 coreA

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 delivered via email. 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: Kristina C.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -- Observed a leaking pipe for soda machine. Plumbing systems shall be maintained and in good repair. Repair all leaks prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -- Observed heavy accumulation of food spoilage buildup throughout the facility: spilled syrups on the floor, food debris on the floors and floor drains throughout the establishment. Spoke with the person in charge (PIC) about increasing cleaning frequencies and creating a cleaning schedule to prevent heavy buildup of debris and food. Please correct prior to the next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 11, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: 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-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: B,Signer: Ethan O. Person in Charge

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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. Observed sheet pans stored away as clean with food residue. Advised person in charge (PIC) that dishware and utensils, which are used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, must be cleaned to sight and touch to prevent contamination of foods. PIC moved the sheet pans to the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing Observed corners/creases around mop sink and men's restroom handwashing sink with gaps and unsealed. Advised person in charge (PIC) that fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall or spaced sufficiently away from walls to clean behind and around equipment. PIC stated they will have the spaces re-sealed. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed debris underneath equipment throughout kitchen. Advised person in charge (PIC) that areas underneath equipment shall be cleaned to sight and touch and at a frequency to prevent debris build up. PIC stated they will have areas underneath equipment cleaned as soon as possible. Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed holes in ceiling tiles above water heater near back kitchen door. Advised person in charge (PIC) that ceilings shall be maintained in good repair and openings into restaurant shall be sealed. PIC stated they will have the ceiling tiles repaired. :

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 →