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KFC review: Cold food, rude customer service 472

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I went to eat with my wife who is 7 months pregnant. The air conditioner was set at a very uncomfortable 55 degrees on a 90 degree day. The lady in front of us asked why it was so cold and the manager told her it was to make sure that the staff was comfortable. The manager said that she felt it felt fine to her. I placed an order and she wouldn't raise the temp when I asked either. By the time we got our food, the food was cold because of the A/C. I would not go there again, nor would I recommend that anyone go there. There are much better places who know the meaning of the words "Customer Service".

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Anastasia
Sep 24, 2007 11:59 am EDT

I do happen to work at a kfc/a&w store, no where near where you are, i'm in california, but you have no idea how hot it gets back there. there's 5 firers going all day, there's 2 warmers constantly being opened, and the heated display, then the running around trying to serve people and make them happy while you're trying not to drip sweat in their food. would you rather eat and be a little cold, or eat someone's sweat? yes, it's gross. our temperatures get to 120 though, so maybe you'd understand a little better in that case.

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st. marys, US
Oct 11, 2007 5:43 pm EDT

I too work at a kfc/a&w. I fully agree with Anastasia. It's HOT in the kitchen, that and having people running around generates a lot of heat. We have to move fast, so theres more heat. Our customers don't seem to mind if we have the AC going. There are much better people out there that know the meaning of, "worker comfort".
What, you want the people serving you to not only bend over backwards to please you, but die of heat? Thats okay, go to McDonald's.

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Tracy Bruce
Mar 13, 2008 12:37 pm EDT

I know she was chilly but come on 55. It is impossible to get it to that temp. with an a/c unit. The unit will ice up and then the temp will hit 90.

Take the meal to go, that is an option.

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what the hell
Oct 18, 2008 9:05 pm EDT

You lucky they had air condition at all. I wouldn't have changed the temp neither. I think it's funny how it's one sided. They should set the Temp. so you're comfortable but when they set it so their comfortable its a different story.

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Dakodah
US
Jun 22, 2017 9:47 pm EDT
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My complaint is I waited longer then expected and paid for food they didn't have and didn't have any toilet paper or soap in there restroom

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omydel
US
Aug 20, 2017 10:34 pm EDT
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Refuse to serve a paying customer because I'm gay.

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Foxdiab
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Mar 16, 2018 3:55 am EDT
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Im complaining about delivery service since everytime I order the order is not complete and its not well done. Yesterday also I was ordering from KFC Sharq Mall - Kuwait and the food came cold and not good also. Please I need a feedback since Im a regular customer to KFC and I dont want to stop eating fron KFC

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Olive vigno
US
Apr 02, 2018 4:26 pm EDT

Don't waste your money! Go anywhere but there!

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Lafayette
US
Apr 08, 2018 7:42 pm EDT
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This was the KFC in Pensacola Fl on airport manager was very unprofessional and had a very nasty attitude

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Craig Gee
US
Jul 04, 2018 1:54 pm EDT

no resolution

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Debbie Rohalla Jaeger
US
Jul 17, 2018 8:32 am EDT

Rude to other coworkers

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Kitscott
US
Aug 13, 2018 9:18 am EDT
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I stopped to get my usual Sunday dinner and was told there wouldn't be any for 15-20 minites

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Suzanne Cheetham
US
Aug 14, 2018 7:50 am EDT
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Ordered two piece dark meat grilled chicken meal! When I looked at it there were 2 drum sticks the size of my thumb in the box. I haven't eaten there in years and I will not go there again. I was looking forward to the meal. Huge rip off and disappointment.

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Lawrence Blamo
US
Aug 14, 2018 12:41 pm EDT

I bought some popcorn chicken yesterday a d almost broke my tooth. The chicken was to hard and tough. I really didn't want KFC but I was rushing to work and wanted something to eat. The worst thing I did.

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Nathaniel.s
US
Aug 14, 2018 6:08 pm EDT
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I work at KFC in Middletown New York on route 211..They said there is no pay check there for me..Friday you get paid..I went in on Saturday and no pay check..So if I don't get it buy today I will go though with a law suite

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janet01otto@gmail.com
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Aug 14, 2018 7:57 pm EDT
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I bought a Oreo crusher yesterday on the 14 of July 2018 at KFC Grobler street Polokwane 0699. When I received it there was a huge chunck out of it like it was half eaten. Was not happy to pay R24 for a half crucher.

Why do we receive bad service.
My contact number is [protected]

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Dale Bagley
US
Aug 15, 2018 1:32 am EDT
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2nd time went to KFC 10185 SE Sunnyside Rd Clackamas Or Odered bucket of original. Get to drive in window and no breasts available. JUST TOLD THEM TO FORGET IT. Not offered anything to compensate and the only reason I go to Kfc is for the breasts. From now on will go to Popeyes. Now I am being told my complaint is too short are you kidding me.

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956tx
US
Aug 15, 2018 2:20 am EDT

Everytime I go to KFC in Harlingen, Texas, which has been 4 times in the last 2 weeks, theh don't have any chicken ready. I don't understand what it is that your employees do all day but you are a fast food business that specifically sells chicken but yet never has chicken.

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JoeCooper911
US
Aug 15, 2018 4:03 am EDT

All employees need to be trained properly on clean food handling and hand washing practices ( putting glives on dirty hands defeats the purpose of wearing gloves in the first place) also putting hands in pockets then loading bags of food.

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Debbie Rohalla Jaeger
US
Aug 15, 2018 5:25 am EDT

Geneseo NY KFC / Taco Bell. I was recently in this store on Saturday evening and I was appauld how the young girl working there was being treated my supervisors and other team workers. I watched sarcasm in her direction. This young girl had dark hair and glasses and handled herself very well. I would not recommend employment at store.

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Holly Lapiinte
US
Aug 15, 2018 5:57 am EDT

I have had problems at KFC several times with cold food and wrong orders. This evening again not only was my 3piece cold the famous bowl had no chicken. We have had problems to many times to count. They have offered to replace our food before. However I do not feel we should have such bad quality of food so often.

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DLamb214
US
Aug 15, 2018 7:09 am EDT

After placing my order and paying, they delay delivering the order by 10 minutes, they forget the condiments, and give me the wrong side dish. After going back in to get the right side-dish, they were less than friendly at the bother I was asking. Disappointing service.

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Theunis A
US
Aug 15, 2018 9:18 am EDT

I went to satisfy a 3 to 4 month pang for a 3 piece KFC meal and I normally do get a satisfying meal albeit not the healthiest fix.

But I can truly say tonight was a cure for any future pang's I might get it brought me back to the time I spent in Jamaica jerk greasy chicken

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Jenny2018
US
Aug 15, 2018 10:18 am EDT

I bought food and my biscuits were undercooked I called and guy answered phone said he noticed they were but still put in my order, he asked if I wanted a biscuit? And mashed potatoes were old and dry like if they were prepared and sitting there. Never will I go again

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MHunt84
US
Aug 15, 2018 11:10 am EDT

I came across this video via Facebook about employees at a KFC in Byram, Mississippi. Employess at this location were making fun of a deaf couple and were being disrespectful. Something needs to be done take a look at this video thank you

http://m.msnewsnow.com/story/38330420/deaf-couple-claims-they-were-mistreated-by-employees-at-kfc

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NeAunderia Noel
US
Aug 15, 2018 1:13 pm EDT
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I purchased a 5 dollar fill up today my order was wrong. I went inside to correct it your cashier was very rude and very unprofessional I'm located in Nashville Tennessee

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Brannick
US
Aug 15, 2018 1:57 pm EDT

I had a coupon for 12 pieces legs and thighs for 14.99 I only got 10 pieces and the thighs were incredibly small. Saying that by time I got home and NOTICE that everything was not what I ordered it was too late as on the receipt the time and date it wasn't no need for me to go back because they were closed. This is why I came to the KFC site.

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SWhite06
US
Aug 15, 2018 3:01 pm EDT
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I went to KFC June 22 at 11:47 am CST Ticket #1021 I ordered Fill up Box with Breast, Potato Wedge, biscuit, MED Pepsi and Cookie. The Chicken Breast Tasted old, dry and the potatoe wedges were old too. When I go to this location 828 Greens Springs Highway Birmingham, AL it is usually good, but not today. The employees were very nice today. Thanks

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Jamie1676
US
Aug 15, 2018 3:56 pm EDT

I went through the drive-thru Tuesday morning and the assistant manager whose name I don't remember told me to go [censored] myself and told me he did not need my business.

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Yy675
US
Aug 15, 2018 7:24 pm EDT

The batter on the chicken is uncook so I imagine that the chicken is also uncooked.

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Kendie
US
Aug 15, 2018 7:48 pm EDT
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Literally took over 30 minutes to get food. Staff cussing at each other throwing out the F BOMB! Trash behind the counter ON FLOOR AND COUNTERS. YOU NEED TO SHUT DOWN THIS STORE! CLEAN IT START OVER WITH PEOPLE THAT WILL REPRESENT YOUR COMPANY!

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Fallyn
US
Aug 15, 2018 8:42 pm EDT

You never put enough gravel in them. And it is to dry.

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Craig Gee
US
Aug 15, 2018 10:27 pm EDT

My wife went to KFC here in Ashburn Va on 7/3/18, usually the chicken is great but when she arrived home and we opened our 3 piece meals...the chicken was over cooked and dry. We called back to the KFC but no result. We usually eat there at least once a week but after this experience we will probably take our business elsewhere.

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Courtney Porter
US
Aug 15, 2018 11:58 pm EDT

Opened my box to find my mashed potatoes turned sideways and dumped out.

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Debbie jaynes
US
Aug 16, 2018 12:21 am EDT
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The last 5 times I went to KFC they didn't have livers! They never have livers. Are they doing away with them? Is there a shortage of livers? They act like they don't care, like they don't want to cook them! Take the off the menu if you're never going to have them! It's so disappointing & frustrating!

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Robbie Cee
US
Aug 16, 2018 1:14 am EDT

The back where they where preparing food was disgustingly dirty the sit down area hadn't been cleaned. Unacceptable for a large franchise

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Canderson87
US
Aug 16, 2018 2:05 am EDT

I ordered a NH Ckn Little without pickles because they make me sick. I received a plain Ckn Little with extra pickles. I didn't know it until I got home.

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CTP86
US
Aug 20, 2018 4:21 am EDT
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Went there to get food and the person taking my order was very disrespectful. I got my food and my order was wrong i take it back to fix it and the manager comes out and starts yelling at me as i explain myself. I have never been to a taco bell like this one its always dirty in the lobby and every employee is disrespectful and im not going back..

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JacksonMichelle
US
Aug 20, 2018 5:55 am EDT
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I find your commercial with the man on the boat saying that the chicken is extra crispy just like me offensive to African Americans and if it is not pulled I will file a class action suit against KFC that's like saying black people are extra crispy my name is Michelle Jackson [protected] email mjacksonmrsjm66@gmail.com

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marie1122
US
Aug 20, 2018 6:03 am EDT
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I went to KFC to buy me a chicken pot pie I am a when I got home but I was full of vegetables but no chicken that is not good for me I called back and they said sorry so I won't be going back to that KFC anytime soon $5.49 is a lot to spend for a cup of vegetables

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