Merritt Island, Brevard County

KFC

155 EAST MERRITT ISLAND CAUSEWAY, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Feb 9, 2026
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 24359804

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered from front lobby and began touching fry container and salt shaker without washing hands

28-14-5

Detail 24359805

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. On path at rear exit, in mulch and into parking lot leading to storm drains. Manager stated that she has repeatedly caught employees squeegeeing mop water out the back door

22-43-4

Detail 24359801

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500ppm at triple sink. Operator diluted Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24359802

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water dispensers on counter have buildup of white substance on dispenser nozzles

29-28-4

Detail 24359806

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filters Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24359803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of walk-in cooler door is soiled. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

29-28-4

Detail 24121594

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 23512705

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook swept floor with broom and then put on gloves to touch to containers without washing hands first Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Employee handled chemical hose at mop sink moved to touch screen and then handled single service cup and lid Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 23512703

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: No change Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 23512702

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on fiter above hot water dispensers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: No change Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23512704

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along gaskets of reach in freezer next to office - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: No change Time Extended

Jan 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 23505397

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook swept floor with broom and then put on gloves to touch to containers without washing hands first Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23505398

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

29-28-4

Detail 23505395

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on fiter above hot water dispensers Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23505396

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along gaskets of reach in freezer next to office

Oct 23, 2024

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

28-13-5

Detail 23304542

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Operator stated that employees were dumping used fryer oil on ground and in mulch behind establishment. Employees have been terminated and additional training with staff has taken place Admin Complaint

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-43-4

Detail 23281952

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 23281955

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates of last service on water filters for soda bibs and hot water machines

08B-38-4

Detail 23281954

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Iced tea bags on the floor behind front counter Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23281953

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door has exposed insulation

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22941030

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired April 1, 2024 Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 22941034

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of splitter of mop sink Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22941033

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile over the front counter service area are perforated acoustic tiles

50-09-4

Detail 22941032

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22941035

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker above chicken prep station. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22941031

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under and around chicken prep area

29-08-4

Detail 22941036

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under prep sink nearest to chicken prep area is broken

Feb 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 22621152

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Time Extended

Feb 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 22618339

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

27-06-4

Detail 22618341

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning

27-09-4

Detail 22618338

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22618342

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning

27-10-4

Detail 22618340

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning