KFC on 40th & Chandler - Preferred Traffic Stop

My boyfriend is a much bigger fan of fried chicken than I am. I’m a traditionalist. I like my chicken (generally) grilled or smothered in some type of sauce. But I got done with work late and he had a hankering for fried chicken, so a-way to KFC we went. Which is fine by me. I definitely prefer them to Church’s, and I have yet to try Popeye’s. Plus their mashed potatoes are silky nectar of the gods. But I’m getting off the subject here.

We went to the KFC on Chandler road, just across the street from Fry’s. Fun fact – most fast food chicken takes about 4-5 minutes to cook (or, reheat, to be more correct). Knowing I had ample amount of time, I hopped off to the bathroom to eagerly get some photos taken.

First note: This KFC is actually on one of the routes I take on my runs to my parent’s house. The staff there seemed pretty laid back, and I did not see any notices that bathrooms are for customers only. So if you’re a runner who needs to stop to use the bathroom, this probably is a great stop for you. So long as you can resist getting insanely hungry while there.

I noted the pretty standard sign indicating how much they care about bathroom cleanliness and to let the crew there know if the bathroom wasn’t clean. Maybe I’m jaded, but I’ve seen some pretty scary bathrooms that still utilize that type of sign; so I typically just view it as a gesture rather than a note of sincerity. But I digress.

This bathroom accommodated two stalls, with one sink marked with the obligatory notice for employees to wash their hands before returning to work.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised with some of the updated fast food stops for their bathroom styles, and this one was no different. Most of the features out by the sink were white, but the toilet paper containers within the stalls were stainless steel, making the white trash cans stand out in not only color but quality.

The accessible stall was pretty clean. There appeared to be some general build-up in the grouting that they may want to add to a deep-cleaning schedule, but nothing alarming.

The other, smaller stall was stocked to the brim and beyond – as evidenced by the whole toilet paper roll hanging on the coat/purse hanger for the stall door. I’m all for a fully stocked stall, but I have slight trepidation for a completely uncovered roll of TP just sitting out within close quarters of a toilet. I don’t mean to be gross (it is a bathroom blog though), but splatter is a thing. No toilet seat covers were offered here. I guess KFC didn’t want to pay for them.

The sink was pretty standard, with motion-activated soap and hand dryer readily accessible, although no alternative means of hand-drying was available (i.e. hand towels). Another expense cut, but does almost render the decently-sized trash can almost pointless.

So – Let’s Break It Down

Cleanliness

4/5 Some potential grout build-up in the accessible stall

Smell

3/5 No actual scent noted. Not even like chicken. *Shaking my head*

Stock

4/5 I would actually say it was overstocked. How can I give 4/5 points for something being overstocked? Because I think it could lead to something gross, and it’s my review/blog. Mwaha.

Space

4/5 Decently sized within the stalls themselves, and a good amount of ‘waiting area’ outside of the stalls. Could have done with one sink per stall though.

Lighting

4/5 Nice and bright. Went with the rest of the place.

Environment

4/5 Not bad for a fast food place. Again, it does seem like runners would be welcome to stop by here.

'Wow' Factor

2/5 No particular ‘wow’ factor here, but definitely a safe place to stop.

So out of the potential 35 total, KFC on Chandler’s women’s restroom came in at a very respectable 30. I certainly tip my hat to the staff working there; they were super friendly and obviously take care of the place. Really this stop showcased everything these reviews are about – identifying better restrooms to use while out and about, on a run, or in need.