Kentucky Fried Chicken #1

700 N 14 St, Leesburg, FL 347484206

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.

Among Leesburg restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of warming box.

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -By fryers.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -Under hand sink by fryers.

29-19-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket.

14-10-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager printed. **Corrected On-Site**

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some speed racks in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Mop bucket room.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer condenser.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet.

23-03-4

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer behind condenser.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrub pads in handsink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kentucky Fried Chicken #1?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kentucky Fried Chicken #1.

How does Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Leesburg average of 75.

Has Kentucky Fried Chicken #1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kentucky Fried Chicken #1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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