Chick - Fil - a #668
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Chick - Fil - a #668 has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Clearwater sits at 79, putting Chick - Fil - a #668 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled Wiped cream dispenser
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil at cook line. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. 1 live fly in food prep area. 1 live fly in the food storage area. 1 live fly near the dishwasher 1 live fly near the walk in cooler.
35A-02-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. White stored oil not covered. Covered during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on dish rack.
16-46-4
78
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up at mop sinks. Water was standing inside of mop sink area. Was able to get the drain unplugged cleaned and sanitised the area. **Corrected On-Site**
28-25-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water from vegetable wash drain. Observed floor drain bubbling up from underneath sink from floor drain. The water was flowing from the floor drain to floor in front of vegetable wash. Was able to block off area. Was able to get drain unplugged. Manager cleaned and Sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicer soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Green bucket of pickles stored on the floor near cook line. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Bagged mac and cheese in sink fully submerged in water temp at 67 degrees Fahrenheit.
06-03-5
55
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near prep station - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: 1 live fly observed in kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil being stored on floor at dry storage near freezer door. Manager moved tea at front counter manager moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Cooking oil on floor near freezer, moved to shelf **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop above ice machine. Employee removed washed and the returned cleaned location hung up Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Ice scoop above ice machine at drive thru. Operator removed washed and the returned cleaned location hung up **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
37
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven in kitchen, next to fryers, shows accumulation of debris on interior.
22-08-4
95
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee at cooks line touched pants then began handling pan without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during inspection
12A-28-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at fryer has accumulation of grease -floor at three compartment sink has standing water
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottle of oil on floor at walk-in cooler door Operator moved during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in corn pico at prep station Operator moved handles during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen
14-09-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick - Fil - a #668 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick - Fil - a #668 on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick - Fil - a #668?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick - Fil - a #668.
How does Chick - Fil - a #668 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Chick - Fil - a #668 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Chick - Fil - a #668's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick - Fil - a #668 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick - Fil - a #668 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chick - Fil - a #668 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick - Fil - a #668 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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