KFC
B2453 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85295
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22149
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
Jun 1, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. ***Discussed ice buildup in walk-in freezer with PIC
Inspector's notes
Observed two containers of cooked corn in the hot holding cabinet with an internal temperature of 44-88'F when measured with a probe thermometer. Per PIC the corn was pulled from the freezer and heated in the microwave 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Discussed taking temperatures of food after reheating for hot holding. PIC reheated the corn to 135'F. RTE food taken from commercially processed, hermetically sealed container, or from food processing plant shall be heated to 135°F for hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for 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/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.
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***5th Repeat Violation*** Observed wire rack near the raw chicken prep area with an accumulation of food debris. Discussed cleaning the wire rack with the PIC. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
2025
Oct 27, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 23, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection: 10/27/25 Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, violation #48 has been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Wire rack section of prep table near the raw chicken cooking area with a large amount of grease build up. Please clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===4TH CONSECUTIVE
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
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Observed floor drain at the mop sink closest to the fryers unable to drain. Person in charge put in a work order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. All drains must be able to convey sewage. Re-inspection: 10/27/25 ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
Oct 20, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for #52: 10/23/25. Re-inspection for #48: 10/30/25. 4th consecutive for #49
Inspector's notes
Observed no quaternary ammonium ( quat ) test strips available at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC importance of having quat test strips to determine concentration of sanitizer levels. Correct/obtain prior to re-inspection on 10/30/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Wire rack section of prep table near the raw chicken cooking area with a large amount of grease build up. Please clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===4TH CONSECUTIVE
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed floor drain at the mop sink closest to the fryers unable to drain. Person in charge put in a work order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. All drains must be able to convey sewage. Re-inspection: 10/23/25
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage
Apr 15, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Wire rack section of prep table near the raw chicken cooking area with a large amount of grease build up. Please clean. Grease build up behind fryers in raw chicken cooking area. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===3RD CONSECUTIVE
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
2024
Aug 23, 2024Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Wire rack on right side of 3 compartment sink and racks above 3 compartment sink observed covering peeling off throughout. Replace. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection. ===2nd Consecutive
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4-202.16 - Core: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Wire rack section of prep table near the raw chicken cooking area with a large amount of grease build up. Please clean. Grease build up behind fryers in raw chicken cooking area. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===2nd Consecutive
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Feb 13, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, previous violation #49 has been corrected. All floor drains were working properly. Reviewed receipts from the plumbing company. Upon re-inspection, previous violation #36 has been corrected. No flies were found in the establishment. Reviewed pest control receipts from 2/12/24. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report was emailed to the PIC at the time of inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Esmeralda Chavez
Feb 12, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
An on-site visit was made at this establishment on 2/12/24. Upon arrival the establishment was temporarily closed and had postings in the drive-thru and lobby. The PIC stated the establishment voluntarily closed on the night of 2/11/24. The PIC stated two drains have been unclogged, but the other two drains near the boiler tank are still clogged. The PIC stated they are in the process of doing a hydrojet method for the remaining two clogged drains and the plumbing company was already on site. No flies were observed in the establishment. The PIC stated they conducted some cleaning in the area and fixed a water leak. The PIC stated a pest control company is coming tonight to treat the drains. No legal action will result from this inspection. This advisory report was emailed to the PIC at the time of inspection.
Feb 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with Badge #314.Re-Inspection scheduled for 2/12/24 for violation 53 - PlumbingRe-Inspection scheduled for 2/20/24 for violation 36 - insectsEmailed inspection report to the establishment 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-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA with Adam Kluge,Signer: Nathan Marshall
Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence -- Several drain flies (more than 20) observed under handsink cover near raw chicken prep/cooking area. Pest control operator has been contacted. Re-inspection scheduled for 2/20/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces -- Wire rack on right side of 3 compartment sink observed rusty and covering peeling off throughout. Replace. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Wire rack section of prep table near the raw chicken cooking area with a large amount of grease build up. Please clean. Grease build up behind fryers in raw chicken cooking area. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law -- 4 floor drains in south side of kitchen near the 3 compartment sink and prep area holding sewage and not draining properly. Black sewage water observed just above 3 of the 4 drains. The other drain (floor sink for several condensate lines) almost full to the top with black sewage water. While several plumbing fixtures are running the water level in the drains does not change. Call plumber to repair plumbing. Re-inspection scheduled for 2/12/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Dec 4, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: glove usage during food preparation. Recommend: upkeep of walls around the three compartment sink. Of note: establishment has work order to repair ceiling leaks to left of entrance and by soda machines. Emailed inspection report to the establishment. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)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 anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Signer: Saturnino Romero
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 →