Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Kentucky Fried Chicken G135985

Name: Kentucky Fried Chicken G135985
Address: 7040 Knightdale Blvd, Wake County, NC

7040 Knightdale Blvd

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 22, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; Observed multiple dishes that were deemed clean with food debris still on them. -Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items moved for scrubbing and detailed cleaning. 4-602.11; Core; Observed black residue in drink nozzles at drink dispenser.- In equipment such as drink nozzles; they shall be cleaned at the frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soils and mold.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Observed multiple gaskets that are torn and need replaced.- Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.- Please replace gaskets.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Multiple pieces of equipment are in need of detailed cleaning: hinges of hot hold cabinets; sides of makeline equipment; wheels/castors of equipment on the line; blue shelving beside the fryer; shelving in the dish area; shelving under the make line; shelving in the walk-in cooler; and shelving in the chicken walk-in cooler. Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of residue.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floors throughout have some residue/debris buildup; mostly underneath/behind equipment.- Physical facilities shall be kept clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 22, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; Observed multiple dishes that were deemed clean with food debris still on them. -Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items moved for scrubbing and detailed cleaning. THIS IS A REPEAT ITEM. IF ON NEXT INSPECTION; FULL (3) POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED. 4-602.11; Core; Observed black residue in drink nozzles at drink dispenser.- In equipment such as drink nozzles; they shall be cleaned at the frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soils and mold.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Observed multiple gaskets that are torn and need replaced.- Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.- Please replace gaskets.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floors throughout have some residue/debris buildup; mostly underneath/behind equipment.- Physical facilities shall be kept clean. 6-501.11; Core; There were a few cracked/broken tiles throughout facility.- Physical facilities shall be in good repair.- CDI; facility has a work order in place for this item.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 7, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; Observed chicken pans with heavy grease/carbon buildup on the outside with a greasy feel as well.-Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items moved for scrubbing and detailed cleaning.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 12, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; 2 wire baskets holding food scoops in the clean dish area have accumulation of food residue between the wires. Food-contact surfaces shall be maintained clean. CDI-Manager moved the baskets and scoops to the 3 comp sink for detailed cleaning.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Multiple pieces of equipment are in need of detailed cleaning: wheels/castors of equipment on the line; blue shelving beside the fryer; shelving in the dish area; shelving under the make line; shelving in the walk-in cooler; and shelving in the chicken walk-in cooler. Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of residue.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 6, 2024

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; An employee breading raw chicken was observed removing gloves; putting on new gloves; and proceeding to remove pans of cooked chicken from the pressure cooker. Employees are required to wash hands when switching between working with raw food and ready-to-eat food; even when the ready-to-eat food is not directly touched; and are required to wash hands when changing tasks. Verification Required; EHS discussed proper procedure with PIC and will return on 8/9 to ensure proper handwashing is followed.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Soda nozzles on the machine at the drive through-window were observed with accumulation of residue inside. Food-contact surfaces shall be maintained clean. Highly recommend removing these each night to be washed; rinsed; and sanitized. Verification Required; Will return on 8/9 to ensure the nozzles have been washed.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Priority Foundation; A significant amounts of ants were observed entering from the ceiling above the prep sink; down the wall; and under floor racks in the dish washing area. Facility shall be maintained free from insects. Verification Required; PIC placed a request for pest control to treat the issue; will return on 8/9 to ensure ants are gone.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Racks in the chicken walk-in cooler; dry storage area; and clean dish storage area have significant accumulation of residue. Equipment shall be maintained clean. These items require deep cleaning.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floor under racks and in corners in the dry storage and dish cleaning areas has significant accumulation of residue; food debris; and packaging debris. Facility shall be maintained clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source