What is Kentucky Fried Chicken's health inspection score?

Kentucky Fried Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kentucky Fried Chicken last inspected?

Kentucky Fried Chicken was last inspected on December 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kentucky Fried Chicken have?

Kentucky Fried Chicken has 9 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kentucky Fried Chicken safe to eat at?

Yes, Kentucky Fried Chicken has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Kentucky Fried Chicken serve?

Kentucky Fried Chicken serves Soul Food cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Name: Kentucky Fried Chicken
Address: 3785 GRATIOT AVE, Detroit, 48207
Rating: 90

3785 GRATIOT AVE, Detroit

Last Inspected: 12/16/2025

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0Excellent

Soul Food•McDougall-Hunt

Ranked #4 of 37 in McDougall-HuntBetter than 90% of soul food restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Dec 16, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3785 GRATIOT AVE, Detroit, MI 48207

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Mar 2023

1 inspections

Mar

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Feb

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Dec 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint5 Routine Inspection1 Compliance Meeting

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5-202.12(A) A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38°C (100°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink. (C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. (D) An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Risk Factor−10
5-205.15A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair. Risk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4-602.13NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. −2

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 25

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Routine Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Compliance Meeting Inspection

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

5-205.11(A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use and used for no other purpose. (Pf) (B) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf) −5
2-102.11The PERSON IN CHARGE shall demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with this Code, by being a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM, or by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific FOOD operation. (Pf)−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

7-204.11Chemical SANITIZERS and other chemical antimicrobials applied to FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall meet the requirements specified in this code. (P) Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

5-205.15A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair. −2
6-501.11PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. −2
6-501.12(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. −2

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Detroit Health Dept · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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