In an inspection conducted last week, three loved Charleston restaurants could not make it through. The test was carried out by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, which makes sure food facilities in the city follow its health requirements. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Hardee’s, and Taco Bell were the names that failed.
Please note that the results mentioned here are from inspections conducted this March 28 and 27 and may not represent the future health inspection status of establishments.
Highlights
- Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Hardee’s, and Taco Bell failed their health inspection conducted last week.
- The Charleston-based fast food restaurants were scrutinized by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department.
- Based on the reports, the food facilities must take corrective steps and appear for a follow-up inspection.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell, Charleston failed health inspection (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 301 MacCorkle Ave, St Albans, WV 25177, United States
- Date: March 28, 2025
This food facility, located on MacCorkle Ave, is serving the crowd of Charleston with Mexican pizza, tacos, wraps, quesadillas, and ground beef burritos. The Charleston outlet of Taco Bell has been offering many delicious vegetarian items as well.
This fast-food restaurant was found to be violating some regulations of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department on March 28.
Inspection Findings at Taco Bell
In an inspection round of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, Charleston-based Taco Bell failed to make it through. As per the report of the department, the person in charge was not taking action for 20 of its employees working without their food handler cards.
Hardee’s
Hardee’s could not pass the health inspection of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 4400 Pennsylvania Ave, Big Chimney, WV 25302, United States
- Date: March 27, 2025
Located on Pennsylvania Ave. in Big Chimney, this fast-food restaurant has been delighting the Charleston crowd with its mouthwatering delicacies. Menu highlights at this Hardee’s outlet comprise a chicken sandwich, tacos, natural-cut French fries, and a Frisco burger.
A routine inspection by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department found health violations at the restaurant.
Inspection Findings at Hardee’s
In its strict inspection round conducted last Thursday, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department found that there was a priority foundation violation at the Charleston outlet. Inspectors at Hardee’s saw that the person in charge was not mindful of where employees at the food facility had their food handler cards.
Other than this, the inspection report by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department highlighted that the staff was preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. The inspectors further pointed out that utensils were not cleaned properly, and the mops were not dried.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Charleston-based KFC could not pass a health inspection in March (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 741 W Washington St, Charleston, WV 25302, United States
- Date: March 27, 2025
The famous Charleston outlet of Kentucky Fried Chicken has been serving its people with a range of chicken dishes. Some loved items are its fried chicken and chicken sandwich. Located on Washington St, this KFC food facility also offers different family & kids meals.
This outlet of Kentucky Fried Chicken could not pass the routine inspection of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department on March 27.
Inspection Findings at Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken went through the inspection procedure of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department last Thursday but failed on grounds of priority foundation violations and core violations. The health department pointed out the negligence of this KFC outlet’s person in charge as the staff did not have their food handler cards.
Inspectors of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department further found that the Charleston outlet’s rear door had gaps, which could let in rodents and insects. Additionally, the cold and hot prep equipment was not working properly at the KFC outlet. Dirty racks and floors were also highlighted in the department’s inspection report.
Corrective actions were taken for some violations at the food facilities inspected by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department. For the remaining violations, a follow-up round will be carried out within the next 10-12 days.
