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KFC

4171 N Elizabeth Street, Pueblo CO 81008 · Food

Score History

2025-07-30: score 102026-01-12: score 02026-08-20: score 12

Lower scores are better. Score bands: 0–49 Pass, 50–109 Re-Inspection Required, 110+ Closed.

Inspection History

2026-08-20 — Score 12 Pass 3 violation(s)
None — 2: 2-102.12(A) Observed no employee with an active Certified Food Protection Manager certificate on site. Per the person in charge, they have their certificates which will be provided after the inspection; however, no employees were able to present their certificate during the inspection.
3-501.16 — (A)(2) Food item(s) that require temperature control for safety were cold-holding at internal temperatures greater than 41°F.
Corrective action: Observed 1) pre-portioned coleslaw cold holding in the reach in cold holding unit with temperatures between 43-45°F for less than four hours. 2) coleslaw cold holding in the main tabletop cold holding unit at temperatures around 48°F for less than four hours. Discussed with the person in charge about monitoring cold holding temperatures and equipment. The reach in cold holding unit temperature was lowered during the inspection and the items were moved to the other side to accelerate the cooling process. Time as a public health control will be used for the temperature control foods such as cheese and coleslaw for the tabletop cold holding unit. Per person in charge, they have someone who will come out to test and ensure the equipment is working properly.
6-501.12 — Physical facilities were not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
Corrective action: Observed an excess buildup of grease and food debris on the sides of equipment as well as the floors and walls near the deep fryers. Discussed with the person in charge about increasing the cleaning frequency of these items to prevent attracting pests or creating possible sources of contamination. Per person in charge, they will increase their cleaning frequency.
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved September 27, 2026.

2026-01-12 — Score 0 Pass Violation details not available
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved September 27, 2026.

2025-07-30 — Score 10 Pass Violation details not available
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved September 27, 2026.