KFC
A1525 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22139
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jun 26, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tiles by deep fryers to be chipped and grout needing repaired. 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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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Dec 5, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all hand sinks dispensing at 100*F and above, and 3-compartment sink dispensing at 110*F and above. Violation #50 corrected.
Oct 9, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Handwashing, food manager certifications, food borne illnesses, designated areas for eating and drinking, equipment and build maintenance
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Person in charge unable to generate a food manager certification with staff on duty. Store manager to schedule exam with shift leads soon. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Observed water at hand sinks with an internal temperature of 84-87*F. Water at 3-compartment sink dispensing at 91*F. Person in charge contacted manager to schedule maintenance to water heater. Re-inspection to occur by 10/10/2025. 5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability Predefined Comment: Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature.
Apr 29, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee pick up plasticware from the floor in the kitchen with gloved hand and then proceeded to work with food. Notified person in charge and had employee wash hands and put on new gloves. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
2024
Oct 7, 2024Re-Inspection2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, no visible leaks observed. All plumbing at floor drains routed directly at drains with 1 inch gap. A/C unit not in use until further maintenance is completed. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: grease trap maintenance, cleaning frequency of hood, building maintenance, handwashing, food manager certification
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: 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.
Sep 30, 2024Routine3 priority1 foundation3 coreD
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: doors to facility, storage at handsink, wrist wear during prep, test strips, hot holding temperatures, cooking temperature, reheating for hot holding temperature, cleaning frequency of floors and equipment
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No person on duty with a food manager certification. Store manager arrived on site during inspection and stated employees will be scheduled for exam soon. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection.
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Observed employee start shift and approach food for reheating and prep without washing hands. Observed several other employees handle money, dirty dishes, and chemicals and proceed to handle food and clean dishes without washing hands. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 10-15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed hand sink near walk-in units without paper towels. Person in charge placed paper towels at hand sink. 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. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed employee wash and rinse dishes and put away as clean without sanitizing. Observed another employee drop in use utensils on floor and put away as clean without washing and sanitizing. Employees moved dishes and utensils to 3 compartment sink and properly sanitized. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed about 100 cooked nuggets in basket above fryer at an internal temperature of 115-130*F. Person in charge stated food was prepared within one hour prior to inspection. All nuggets improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. 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. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed walk-in refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 45*F and excessive leaks and ice formation at compressor. Unit dropped to 43*F after 50 minutes. All refrigerators holding cold temperature controlled food should be at an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All food in unit at 41*F and below. Person in charge stated they placed a work order. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Tiling and FRP at mop sink, hand sink near walk-in, and walk-ins, separating from wall and floor, causing several gaps. Person in charge to place work order. 6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: 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.
Mar 8, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, new cold well installed and holding an ambient temperature of 37*F and below. All foods holding an internal temperature of 41*F and below. Hand sink plumbing repaired and grease trap drain disposing of waste water properly.No county legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jasmine Vasquez
Feb 26, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB
Reinspection for cold holding unit to occur by 3/8/2024Prior to inspection, person in charge informed me of several areas set to be repaired as part of RM-10981 1. Provide test report for RPZ backflow preventer.2. Ensure restrooms have self-closing mechanisms.3. Ensure hot water is set between 100°F -110°F for hand sinks.4. Seal all gaps, cracks, and penetrations.5. Ensure all construction has ceased and area cleaned for use.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: hair netsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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 website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: B,Signer: Jasmine Vasquez
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 several items (sheet trays, fry racks, paneling, baskets, etc) on rack where clean dishes are stored, with excessive build up of food residue. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge had employee remove items and place in 3-compartment sink for thorough washing and sanitizing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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. Coleslaw, shredded cheddar, and shredded mozzarella in cold holding unit with an internal temperature of 42-48*F. Person in charge mentioned foods had an internal temperature of 41*F within 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded on own accord. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: 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. Cold holding unit not operating. Ice is held in compartment bin, and leaks onto floor, causing pooled water near drain. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F to hold temperature-controlled foods. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and will be serviced soon. Owner to provide work order invoice once completed. Re-Inspection to occur by 3/8/2024. No temperature controlled foods to be held in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be documented and disposed of every 4 hours. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Category 49 - Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices: 5-205.15 (B), C System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed plumbing underneath hand wash sink at walk-in freezer, unable to properly dispose of water when water is running from faucet. Waste water when handwashing is trickling from plumbing in constant stream and pooling onto floor. Plumbing for waste water must be in good repair and able properly dispose of water. Person in charge stated maintenance will be onsite all week and will repair plumbing. Reinspection to occur by 3/8/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-5-402.12, C: Grease Trap Drain at fryers connected to grease trap, slow to drain, causing waste to overflow from drain when in use. Grease trap should be cleaned and maintained regularly. Person in charge unable to provide invoice of most recent cleaning and stated contractors will be on site all week to repair several areas throughout the store. Repair by reinspection on 3/8/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Walk-in refrigerators and freezer with gaps, and holes in door frame and ramps, causing ice build up throughout walls, floors, shelving in freezer. All areas should be in good repair, and smooth and easily cleanable. Person in charge to place a work order. 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 →